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Political Veteran Assumes Major Role At Sheridan

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Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation has named Leroy Jones, Jr., President of Sheridan Radio and Digital Division.

Parker Moves East For GSM Role

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Kimberly Parker is the new General Sales Manager for WIVK in Knoxville, TN. Parker was previously VP of Advertising for the Las Vegas Media Group. 

Steele Is Back In The Saddle

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He was laid off by iHeartRadio in April 2016, but that didn't turn 45-year radio veteran Dan Steele away from the medium he loves. And now he's been named Station Manager for Holy Family Radio 720 AM WHYF in Shiremanstown, PA

Jim Trapp Passes

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The veteran radio programmer passed away on Friday in Seattle after battling cancer.

Davis’ News Show Gets Audience Involved

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She’s ready to get the conversation started. Beginning December 3, veteran Twin Cities journalist Angela Davis will host a new program on MPR News.

Louisville Public Media Hires Education & Learning Reporter

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Louisville Public Media has hired Ximena Conde as Education and Learning Reporter.

WPLR Host “Boxed In”

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WPLR Morning Host 'AJ' will live in an 8x8 box for 24 hours to raise money and awareness for the annual toy drive for area charities.

Former KGO Host Missing

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Ray Taliaferro who was reported missing in Kentucky last week still has not been found, according to The Mercury News. The 79-year old Taliaferro is from San Francisco and was visiting the area around Paducah.

Nielsen Finds New CEO At IBM

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Nielsen's Board of Directors has hired David Kenny as CEO of the company. Kenny, who begins December 3, joins Nielsen from IBM, where he led IBM's Cognitive Solutions business. Kenny succeeds Mitch Barns who's retiring.

Mark Shecterle Taking Up Market Manager Role

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Shecterle will join NRG Media Omaha’s seven-station cluster — KZOT-AM, La Nueva, KOIL-AM, Power 106.9, Sweet 98.5, The Keg, and The Zone — December 10.

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