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New News Anchor On KABC

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Leeann Tweeden is joining KABC in Los Angeles as news anchor on the McIntyre in the Morning show. Tweeden joins McIntyre and sportscaster Randy Wang. Previously, Tweeden co-hosted LA Today with Roggin & Tweeden on AM570 LA Sports Radio.

LA Liftoff For DJ Carisma

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Carisma has been promoted to Music Director and Mix Show Coordinator for Hip Hop station REAL 92.3. Carisma joined REAL 92.3 in 2015 as the live DJ/Mixer in afternoon drive, and part of the Young California Radio collaboration with DJ Amen and Dre Sinatra, which airs on Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Otis To Ride The Bull In Afternoon Drive

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Jeremy “Otis” Maher has changed his address from Louisville to Atlanta to be the new Afternoon Drive Personality and Music Director for 94.9 The Bull, "Today’s Best Country," effective Monday, February 6.

Pollnow Joins Cumulus In Green Bay

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Don Pollnow is the new VP/Market Manager for Cumulus' six-station group in Green Bay. Pollnow joins Cumulus from LM Communications in Lexington, where he was NSM. Prior to that, he held GM positions with NRG Media in Wausau/Stevens Point and Renda in Oklahoma City.

Murphy To Program The Mix In Houston

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Chase Murphy is the new PD for CBS' Mix 96.5, KHMX-FM (Hot AC) in Houston. He replaces Charese Fruge who left in November of last year. Murphy joins Mix 96.5 after stints at iHeart Media as an Operations Manager and Regional Program Director. He also spent time in Greenville with Entercom.

Marks Joins WIP Team

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Jon Marks is the new host of the 6:00-10:00 p.m. CBS Radio Philadelphia’s SportsRadio 94WIP. He'll also anchor weekday Phillies pre-game and post-game coverage. Brian Haddad, who previously held that shift, will remain with WIP as Creative Services Director.

Steve Harvey On The Move

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Rodney Ho reports on AJC.com that the syndicated morning show host is moving his base from Atlanta to L.A. Harvey has had his radio show based in Atlanta for several years. In November, he announced he was ending his popular syndicated talk show in Chicago after five seasons this May and creating a new one in Los Angeles with a different production company.

Rongey’s Homecoming Puts Him In The Fast Lane

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St. Louis native Chris Rongey is joining 101 ESPN’s PM Drive show The Fast Lane, beginning Wednesday, February 8. Rongey joins the sports-talk station after 14 years on the air at WSCR-AM 670 “The Score” in Chicago, where he filled a variety of roles for White Sox broadcasts.

20 Years Of Hair With Dee

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Twisted Sister may have ridden off into the sunset, but their front man Dee Snider has made a very healthy career for himself as a radio host. In fact, Snider is celebrating 20 years and 1,000 shows with his national, metal radio show The House of Hair. The 1,000th broadcast will air Saturday, February 11.

Tuscon Native Saffer Named Market President

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iHeartMedia Tucson made the announcement Friday that Mike Saffer has been handed the job. Saffer previously served as the Vice President of Sales for Clear Channel Outdoor Tucson.

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