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South Central Kentucky is mourning the sudden loss of longtime air talent and community voice Chris Bratcher, who passed away earlier this week. Bratcher was the Midday Host on Seven Mountains Media's 105.3 The Goat (WPTQ) in Bowling Green.

After naming Mark Handwerger as Market Manager of the former Alpha Media flagship cluster in October, Connoisseur Media is making more leadership changes across its Portland stations, including positions at KXL, KINK, Live 95.5, and 98.7 The Bull.

Christian radio operator Hope Media Group has announced dual promotions and hires across its digital division. Moises Vergara and Rebecca Malonson have been raised to Manager of Video and Manager of Social Media, respectively.

SiriusXM will ring in the new year with a new Chief Financial Officer as the satellite broadcaster finds a successor for Tom Barry. Zac Coughlin brings experience as Group CFO and Chief Operating Officer at LVMH subsidiary DFS and CFO of Nike's Converse division.

Before joining Meruelo, Cunningham spent more than a decade as a broadcast media consultant with Jacobs Media and Media Positioning, advising radio groups and talent across the U.S. on programming, branding, and market strategy. He previously held corporate and programming leadership roles with Cumulus Media, iHeartMedia, and Clear Channel, managing stations and format development in major markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Denver.

Audacy Sacramento has named Kyle Madson Brand Manager of ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM). He will oversee content strategy, talent, operations, and branding. He continues to co-host The Insiders, which airs weekdays. 

Former Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief Ed Ryan is being honored by SUNY Brockport, as the university's college radio station prepares to induct him into the WBSU Hall of Fame. Ryan is one of six making up this year's class of notable WBSU alumni and contributors.

Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has named McGraw Milhaven as the new host of the nationally syndicated America at Night. Best known for mornings at KTRS-AM in St. Louis, Milhaven will replace Rich Valdés on the program that started as The Larry King Show.

NBA analyst Allen Sliwa is joining iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ 570 LA Sports (KLAC-AM) as on-air contributor for its ongoing Lakers and NBA coverage. His segments will appear across the station’s content throughout the season and on the iHeartRadio app.

Stacy Giblin has joined Saga Communications as General Manager of Mitchell Media Group, overseeing its radio and digital operations serving Mitchell and neighboring communities in Southeast South Dakota. Giblin joins Saga from Northwestern Mutual.