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Terry Fahy

Terry Fahy Retiring After 43 Years With Salem Media Group

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Salem Media Group has announced the retirement of Regional Vice President Terry Fahy, whose 43-year career helped shape the company’s radio presence across key West Coast markets, particularly through the Contemporary Christian Music format.
Holly Kernan

KQED’s Holly Kernan Heading East to Head Nashville Public Radio

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Nashville Public Radio has appointed public media executive Holly Kernan as its next president and CEO. Beginning in August, Kernan will succeed outgoing President and CEO Steve Swenson, who announced his retirement in January after six years in charge.
Mason Moussette

Mason Moussette Heads Back to Seattle Radio

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Mason Moussette is making a PNW radio homecoming, joining Audacy Seattle's Emma 94.1 (KSWD) for afternoons and Saturdays while also adding more West Coast shows for Audacy San Francisco's Alice 97.3 (KLLC).
Ted Randall

A Former Voice Of Nashville’s Legendary WSM Dead At 73

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Former announcer for the Grand Ole Opry and lifelong radio engineer Ted Klimkowski, better known as Ted Randall, passed away on May 11 at the age of 73 in Lebanon, TN. A Detroit native, Klimkowski began his radio career at the age of 15 at WMUZ, a Christian station in his hometown.
Donna & Steve

‘Donna & Steve’ Launches Weekday Syndication With Skyview

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After launching as a weekend program earlier this year, is now making the jump to weekdays. Through national syndication partner Skyview Networks, the show has debuted as a weekday morning program on Mix 94.9 (WREW) in Cincinnati.
Bob Lawrence

After 7 Mountains Exit, Lawrence Joins MacDonald Broadcasting

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Last week, Radio Ink reported that Bob Lawrence would be departing 7 Mountains Media for a new, unknown position. That role has been revealed as Market Manager for MacDonald Broadcasting’s Saginaw-based cluster of radio and digital properties.
Doug Montgomery

Townsquare Country Lead Doug Montgomery To Retire in July

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Veteran Country radio programmer Doug Montgomery has announced his retirement after nearly five decades in the industry. He will officially step down from his role as Townsquare Media’s Vice President and Country Format Lead on July 31.
Zena Issa

NPR Affiliate Michigan Public Expands Criminal Justice Coverage

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Michigan Public has appointed Zena Issa as its new Criminal Justice Reporter, returning to the NPR affiliate after previously contributing to its newsroom, Stateside program, and digital platforms. Her first day in the new role was May 6.
Bob Kelly

Beloved Former Toledo Morning Host Passes Away On Birthday

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Famed former Toledo radio personality Bob Kelly has died. Kelly, best known alongside Dennis Staples as the co-host of Kelly and Staples, passed away on his 84th birthday following a 14-year battle with Parkinson's.
Anne Pitts Marozas

From Memphis to Marfa: Anne Pitts Marozas to Lead In West Texas

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Marfa Public Radio has appointed Anne Pitts Marozas as its new Executive Director. Marozas, who relocated to West Texas from Tennessee, most recently helped launch Memphis community radio station WYXR.

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