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Cumulus Promotes Cassidy Manetta

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Manetta is now Promotions Manager for the company’s five radio stations in Des Moines, IA. She joins Cumulus Des Moines from Cumulus Topeka, KS, where she has served as Promotions Director since 2017.

Wargin Joining Broncos Broadcasts

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iHeart Denver midday personality Susie Wargin (KRFX/Classic Rock) will join the Denver Broncos radio broadcast team this fall as its sideline reporter. Wargin joins Dave Logan (play-by-play) and Rick Lewis (color commentary).

Who Will Replace Tom Joyner?

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Chicago Media writer Robert Feder writes Joyner will announce his replacement tomorrow during his syndicated morning show. Joyner is retiring at the end of this year.

Amen, DJ Gets Music Director Gig

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DJ Amen has been named Music Director for Los Angeles Hip Hop station REAL 92.3. He will report to Doc Wynter, Executive Vice President of Hip Hop Programming Strategy for iHeartMedia and Program Director for REAL 92.3.

PD Job Is Sanders’ In Detroit

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iHeartMedia Detroit’s Mix 92.3 has promoted Cheron Sanders to Program Director. Sanders is a media veteran who previously served as Assistant Program Director for 97.9 WJLB and Mix 92.3 in the Motor City.

Caswell To Rep Adams Stations

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Angela Caswell has joined Adams Radio of Delmarva as a Senior Account Manager. She will be representing all the Adams brands in Salisbury-Ocean City including WZBH, WOCQ, WGBG, WUSX, and KOOL Oldies, as well as Adams Digital Products.

Kae Thompson Passes

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The Daily News is reporting that the New York City radio legend died of a brain hemorrhage at Mountainside Hospital in Glenridge, NJ, on June 21. She was 83.

Cannon Gets New Recruits For Mornings

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Power 106’s Nick Cannon Mornings is getting some new team members in Melissa Rios, Teddy Mora, and DJ Carisma. The show launched on June 17 with the rest of the team officially joining Wednesday. 

James Joins Adams

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Nathan James has joined Adams Radio of Delmarva as Director of Marketing Partnerships and Promotions. He'll be responsible for all marketing and promotions for all 5 Adams brands in Salisbury – Ocean City.

Tracey Johnson Launches Aircheck Service

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The new product is called Air Check Coaching service. It offers individual, customized critique and feedback in one-hour air check sessions with Johnson's talent coaches Andy Meadows and Mike Shepard. The cost is $499 per session.

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