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Binnie Media-Maine Director of Programming/WFNK and morning co-host Stan Bennett has accepted the role of VP/Programming for the company. Bennett began as a part-time weekend announcer on WTHT and WFNK in 1994.

Salem’s Atlanta VP/General Manager Mike Moran is retiring at the end of July. Moran also serves as a Regional VP for the company’s Cleveland, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, markets.

77 WABC Radio has launched a new weekend show: The Greatest Show of All Time with celebrity entrepreneur Clint Arthur. Arthur is an award-winning entrepreneur and frequent speaker at Harvard, Nasdaq, Coca-Cola, and West Point.

Chicago Media writer Robert Feder is reporting that Patti Vasquez lost her job at WGN-AM because an open mic caught her saying the F-word.

Salem is expanding its recently launched digital advertising agency, Salem Surround, with the addition of two new Regional Digital Sales Directors. Andy Massingill will serve as the Regional Digital Sales Director for the West Region and Jon Latzer will serve in the same role for the East Region.

Veteran programmer Kevin Robinson has joined the firm as a Senior Partner. Robinson has consulted dozens of clusters and coached talent to success in markets of all sizes, served as CBS Radio’s VP/Hot AC Programming, and consulted Westwood One.

Raphael George has joined Superadio Networks -- a multi-format producer and distributor of radio programs -- as Affiliate Sales Manager. George most recently served as APD at Cumulus' WNBM-FM/New York.

Premiere Networks has promoted Mary DelGrande to Vice President of Affiliate Sales from Executive Director of Affiliate Sales. DelGrande will continue to oversee affiliate sales for Premiere’s roster of programs.

Bruce Logan will take the helm as Ops Manager and Brand/Content Director of Hubbard stations WIRK-Country and WEAT/Sunny 107.9 West Palm Beach.

Madelyn Grimaldi will join Brian Mulhern for Cat Country mornings. Taking over Grimaldi’s vacated spot during the midday shift is veteran Providence personality Courtney Kelley.