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Olivia Trusty

FCC’s Trusty Finalizes First Round of Office Staffing

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FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty may have only officially stepped into her role in mid-June, but staffing changes are already underway. Marcus Maher is joining Trusty’s office as Senior Legal Advisor, where he’ll lead on wireline, enforcement, media, and consumer issues.
Mike Bianchi

Game On: Mike Bianchi Makes Afternoon Move in Orlando

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After 15 years behind the mic in the mornings, iHeartMedia Orlando 96.9 The Game (WYGM-AM) host and Orlando Sentinel sports columnist Mike Bianchi is shifting his radio career to afternoon drive, concluding Open Mike.
Derek Schiller

Braves’ CEO Derek Schiller Named GAB Georgian of the Year

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The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has named Atlanta Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller the 2025 Georgian of the Year. With more than 170 radio affiliates, The Atlanta Braves Radio Network is the largest in Major League Baseball.
Susan Stamberg

Radio Hall of Famer To Retire From NPR After Five Decades

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One of NPR’s original “founding mothers,” Susan Stamberg, is retiring. The news was shared in a note to NPR staff by Editor-in-Chief Edith Chapin, who credited Stamberg with shaping the network’s sound and soul since 1971.
Presleigh Bearden

MIW Names iHeart’s Presleigh Bearden 2025 Speak Up! Mentee

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Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named iHeartMedia Little Rock and Fayetteville air talent and Social Media Manager Presleigh Bearden as its 2025 Speak Up! mentee, a yearlong program designed for women in small to mid-sized radio markets.

Eryn Cooper Brings Nashville To UK Radio With ‘The NashUp’

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Award-winning on-air talent and Grand Ole Opry personality Eryn Cooper has launched The Nashup, a new weekly show on CountryLine Radio, taking artist interviews, Country music culture, and Nashville neon to airwaves in the UK.
Frank Schurz

Schurz Communications’ Frank Schurz Jr. Dead At 94

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Former Schurz Communications CEO Frank Schurz Jr. has died at 94. Schurz led the Indiana-based broadcast company from 1982 to 2007, in addition to his service as Chairman Emeritus of the company's Board of Directors.
Morgan Murphy Media

Morgan Murphy Media Names a Suite of New Senior Leaders

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Morgan Murphy Media has elevated three executives to senior leadership positions. Chris Cornelius is now Chief Operating Officer, Colin Benedict is Chief Innovation Officer, and Neal Oberg is Chief Digital Officer, following Brian Burns' ascent to CEO in March.

Katie Cook, Scott Gaines to Host PickleJar Up All Night Relaunch

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PickleJar Entertainment Group has named Katie Cook and Scott Gaines as co-hosts of PickleJar Up All Night. The nationally syndicated overnight country show will relaunch August 18 on Midwest Communications' Ya'll 106.7 (WNFN) in Nashville.
Verdict Ted Cruz

The Verdict Is In: Ted Cruz Reaches 200 Radio Affiliates

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Less than four months following its syndicated debut, Premiere Networks has announced that Verdict with Ted Cruz has reached its 200th affiliate, adding Audacy’s Newsradio WRVA 1140 AM & 96.1 FM in Richmond, VA.

Our Print Magazine: Radio Ink

June 15, 2026

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