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Tracey Connolly

Nautel Adds Tracey Connolly as Global Broadcast Sales Director

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Nautel has appointed Tracey Connolly as Global Director of Broadcast Sales. She succeeds Wendell Lonergan, who is retiring after more than 47 years with the AM/FM transmitter company. Connolly brings 30 years of sales leadership experience to the role.
Charlamagne Tha God

Charlamagne Tha God, iHeart to Host Fifth Mental Wealth Expo

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iHeartMedia New York syndicated host Charlamagne Tha God, in partnership with Mental Wealth Alliance, will host the fifth annual Mental Wealth Expo on World Mental Health Day. The free event takes place on October 11 in Newark, NJ, at NJIT.

GAB Names 2025 Rising Stars to Be Honored at GABCON

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The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has revealed the 2025 Rising Stars, young professionals who will be recognized during GABCON at Truist Park, September 19-20.

Michelle Wolfe to Sign Off From “The Moose” After Three Decades

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It has been announced that Michelle Wolfe will step down from Townsquare Media Bozeman’s The Moose 94.7 (KMMS) on August 29 after three decades. It's confirmed a familiar voice will take over Wolfe’s morning responsibilities, but mystery remains.
Brian Sines

Midwest Moves: Cumulus Names Brian Sines Market Manager

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Cumulus Media has appointed Brian Sines as Vice President and Market Manager for its four-station group in Des Moines, bringing a familiar face back to Iowa with more than two decades of leadership experience in Midwestern radio markets.
Brian Welch

Cumulus Promotes Three at W4 Country, Expands Middays

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Cumulus Media has announced a trio of promotions at W4 Country 102.9 FM (WWWW) in Ann Arbor, including the promotion of morning co-host and station meteorologist Brian Welch to Program Director and a familiar voice taking afternoons.
Sammy Simpson

More Raleigh Radio For Sammy Simpson With New PD Position

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Curtis Media Group has appointed Sammy Simpson as Program Director of 96.1 WBBB, returning a familiar figure to Raleigh. Simpson brings more than two decades of experience in major markets like New York and Washington, DC.

‘Hunter, Jessica & Cush’ Launch on 92.5 Kickin’ Country

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Saga Communications' Charleston Media Solutions is introducing a new morning show on 92.5 Kickin’ Country (WCKN), reuniting the former afternoon drive duo of Hunter and Cush and adding veteran morning host Jessica Chandler to form Hunter, Jessica & Cush.
Claudia Stone

Hispanic Radio Community Remembers Claudia Garcia Stone

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Claudia Garcia Stone passed away on August 18 at her Texas home. Born June 24, 1962, in Houston, Claudia was the daughter of Claudio and Alicia Garcia. A proud Houstonian, she began her career in radio in 1981 at Tichenor Media System.
James Dobson

James Dobson, A Force On Religious Radio, Dies at 89

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One of Christian radio's most prolific broadcasters has passed away. Focus on the Family founder and Salem Media Group syndicated host James Dobson will be remembered for the hundreds of millions he reached around the world and his influence on politics.

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June 15, 2026

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