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Bob Simpson Calling Time After Half Century

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Simpson, who is Production Director for Cumulus Indianapolis, will work his final day Friday, May 3, leaving just a few months shy of 50 years in the industry

Alpha Host Charged With Strangulation

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Mathew Rydberg, known as Matt McKay on Alpha's KFRX-FM in Lincoln, was arrested and charged with domestic assault this past Saturday. That's a felony.

George D. Prayias Promoted At Premiere

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Prayias is now Vice President of Digital for The Rush Limbaugh Show. Based in New York, Prayias will continue to report to Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks. Prayias joined Premiere Networks and the show in 2000.

Ferguson Taking The Snap At 104.3 The Fan

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Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan, in football crazy Denver, has drafted a full-time talent that Broncos fans are sure to appreciate. Nick Ferguson was a safety in the National Football League for 10 seasons, including five with the Denver Broncos from 2003 to 2007.

Ospina Moves To Sun For Sales Position

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Sun Broadcast Group has enlisted Natalia Ospina to be its Ad Sales Assistant. Natalia comes to SBG from Entravision, where she spent the last three years as National TV Sales Account Coordinator.

Brown Named President Of Borrell Associates

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The advertising tracker/forecaster outfit has been making management changes which include the promotion of Jim Brown (pictured) to the role of President and Colby Atwood transitioning to Executive Director and Senior Advisor.

Big Promotion For Roderick

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Kristin Roderick has been promoted to Vice President Partnership Sales for Townsquare New Jersey. Roderick joined Townsquare in November of 2017 as their Director of Regional Partnerships.

Rush Plays Golf With Trump

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Rush Limbaugh was off the air Friday and that could have been because it was Good Friday. It could also have been because he was out golfing with President Trump. The White House released this picture of the President and Limbaugh Friday afternoon at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm.

Chester Pulliam Passes

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Chester was an Arkansas radio legend who will be missed by his many fans, who knew him as Chester P. He passed away April 16, 2019, and was a staple on Northwest Arkansas radio for over 20 years.

Daniels Takes New Morning Job

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Gordie Daniels has landed the morning co-host role on Y102/WHHY-FM in Montgomery, AL. He has teamed up with Tommy Fields for The Gordie and Tommy Morning Show. Daniels was previously heard on WJHM-FM in Orlando, FL, and WLLD-FM in Tampa, FL.

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