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Russ O'Hara

Former KRLA and KROQ Broadcaster Russ O’Hara Passes Away

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Los Angeles radio personality Russ O'Hara has passed away. Born Russell Eugene Nealeigh, O'Hara did multiple stints at the original KRLA from 1969 to 1972, 1981 to 1982, and 1992 to 1993. News of his passing was shared on social media. No cause of death was reported.
Bari Weiss

Bari Weiss Named CBS News Editor-in-Chief

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The Free Press founder, Bari Weiss, has been named Editor-in-Chief of CBS News by Paramount Skydance Corporation following its acquisition of the subscription media company, placing her in charge of the newsgathering direction of CBS News Radio.
Joel Clary

Joel Clary Departs Salem Media for Senior Radio Role at KSE

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has appointed Joel Clary as Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Denver-based KSE Radio Ventures. He joins KSE from Salem Media Group, where he spent the past two years as Regional Multimedia Sales Manager.
Aleese Fielder

Townsquare Brings Fielder Back to Texas to Lead Midland-Odessa

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Aleese Fielder is making a return to the market where she began her career as Market President for Townsquare Media's Midland-Odessa, TX, cluster. Fielder joins Townsquare from NRG Media Wausau, where she most recently served as Market Manager.
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Rutkowski Back in Sweet Home Chicago For Audacy’s 93XRT

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Audacy Chicago has named Michelle Rutkowski as the new Brand Manager of 93XRT (WXRT), beginning October 13. Rutkowski will oversee content strategy, direct talent, manage operations, and guide branding. She succeeds Laura Duncan, whose final day is November 3.
Emily Harlan

Bay Country Host Emily Harlan Selected for MIW Mentorship

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Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has announced Connoisseur Media San Francisco's Bay Country 94.5 (KBAY) afternoon host Emily Harlan as its 2025 Behind the Mic mentee. Harlan also hosts weekends on Portland, OR's 98.7 The Bull (KUPL).
David Harms

Worship 24/7 President David Harms Moves to Hope Media Group

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As it closes its purchase of Worship 24/7, Hope Media Group welcomes the network's former President to its broadcast ministry as Pastor of Discipleship. Harms will focus on strengthening audience connections through biblical content and prayer initiatives.
Greg T

Greg T. Returns To Radio On 107.1 The Boss

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Press Communications announced Greg T. is returning to morning radio, this time outside New York City. He will host Greg T. in the Morning with Rochelle beginning October 6 on 107.1 The Boss (WWZY), serving the Monmouth-Ocean, NJ, market.
Colleen Valkoun

Colleen Valkoun Returns to iHeartMedia Milwaukee As VP of Sales

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iHeartMedia Milwaukee announced Colleen Valkoun as Vice President of Sales. Valkoun returns to iHeartMedia from the Milwaukee Radio Alliance, where she served as President and General Manager.
Kevin Rich

Beasley Media Group VP of Operations Kevin Rich Has Departed

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Beasley Media Group has confirmed that Kevin Rich has left his role as Vice President of Operations, a position he had held since April 2022. Rich’s responsibilities included oversight of daily operations across Beasley’s radio, digital, and live event portfolio.

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