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Jenkins Ready To Make An Impact in Boise

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Joey Jenkins has been promoted to PD for ESPN Boise (Impact Radio Group). He's been with Impact since March of 2016, working as producer, phone screener, and board operator for all local programming on ESPN Boise.

Mojo Replaces Ken And Shmitty

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This changes comes from iHeart in Grand Rapids where WSNX-FM (Hit Music) will pipe in Mojo in the Morning starting January 16, 2017. Mojo broadcasts from Detroit. His show replaces Ken and Shmitty. Shmitty will remain at the station as Mid Day host.

Philly Great Bubba John Stevens Dies

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Bubba John Stevens (John Laboranti) who was on the air in Philadelphia for over 45 years has died. Stevens worked for WMGK and WMMR, retiring from WMGK in November of 2013. He was 66 when he passed and battling cancer.

Terry Foster Returns Today

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97.1 The Ticket PD Jimmy Powers says Terry Foster, co-host of “Valenti and Foster,” is returning to the show today. Jeff Riger has been filling in for Foster on the Detroit sports station after it was reported a few months back Foster had a stroke.

Bristol Broadcasting Host Killed

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Paducah, Kentucky personality Ed Taylor was hit and killed by a car this week. He was 76 and had been on the air in the area for over 60 years.

Cary Simpson Dies at Age 89

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WSNQ (Saxonburg, PA) President and GM Ken Hawk has informed Radio Ink that Allegheny Mountain Network Founder Cary Simpson has passed away. Simpson was a radio operator in the Navy during World War II. In the 50s, Simpson began building a group of small radio stations which became known as the Allegheny Mountain Radio Network.

Changes At Beasley’s WMMR Philly

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WMMR is making its first on-air change in 8 years. Longtime WMMR-FM night host Matt Cord is moving over to mornings on Beasley's 95.7 BEN-FM. Cord will co-host mornings with mid-day host Kristen Herrmann as of January 3. Jacky Bam Bam will take over Cord's shift.

Moreno Gets Evening Slot With iHeart Fresno

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Guillermo Moreno will begin hosting a talk show on iHeart's PowerTalk 96.7 and AM 1400 in Freson January 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. Moreno is a conservative talker.

Connoisseur Brings Banks To Long Island

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Michael Banks has been hired by Connoisseur as GSM for its Farmingdale, Long Island, cluster. He joins the Sales Management Team, consisting of GSM Paul Anthony and Digital SM Lisa Phillips. He'll report to Connoisseur Media Long Island’s Director of Sales Darren DiPrima. Banks' first day on the job was Tuesday, December 27.

KOIT Announces New Morning Team

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Entercom's KOIT-FM in San Francisco has hired Nick Steele and Kristen Flowers to host morning drive. They begin Thursday, January 5, 2017 and replace Andrew Hart, who resigned earlier this month to pursue opportunities outside of radio.

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