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Newberry Queues Up Another Three Years In Quu’s Top Spot

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Quu CEO Steve Newberry has signed a new three-year agreement to continue leading the broadcast technology company. Since taking the role in 2020, Newberry has grown Quu’s presence to more than 2,000 radio stations through major partnerships.
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CMA Kicks Off 59th Awards Season With Radio Finalists

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The Country Music Association has revealed finalists for the 2025 CMA Broadcast Awards, officially opening the season for its 59th annual awards. Voted on by 7,132 eligible CMA members, the awards highlight radio personalities and stations across the country.
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Voices of Connecticut: CBA Names 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

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The Connecticut Broadcasters Association announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony will take place on October 7 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. This year's class includes radio veterans Juan Castillo, Ray Dunaway, Danny Lyons, and Joe Furey.
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Connoisseur Expands Roles for Oliveira and Boyd, Hires Bridges

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After completing its acquisition of Alpha Media, Connoisseur Media has announced multiple leadership promotions and a programming hire across the company's heritage Connecticut and Long Island clusters, following the promotion of Keith Dakin to programming lead.
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WCM Promotes Thomas, Hires Johnson for WHBY and WSCO

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Woodward Community Media has named a new programming leader for its talk stations serving the Green Bay metro. Alex Thomas has been promoted to Brand Manager of News-formatted WHBY-AM and Sports/Talk 1570 The Score (WSCO-AM).
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NYC Morning Host Pauses Radio Presence After Daughter’s Death

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Shelli Sonstein, co-host of The Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show on iHeartMedia New York’s Q104.3 (WAXQ), has announced an indefinite leave of absence following the death of her 38-year-old daughter. Sonstein shared the news on Facebook late last week.

Cape Cod’s X Taps Jerry McKenna to Tune Its Future

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Cape Cod’s X (WGTX) announced Jerry McKenna as its new Program Director. McKenna began his radio career at Kiss 108 in Boston, working as Music Research Director and Music Director. He later transitioned into the record industry and worked for Billboard Magazine.
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Jorge Ramos Brings The Band To TelevisaUnivision’s TUDN Radio

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After leaving ESPN Deportes Radio, sports journalist and presenter Jorge Ramos is joining TelevisaUnivision and bringing his signature Spanish-language soccer debate programs to its audio lineup. Jorge Ramos y Su Banda makes its move on Monday, September 8.
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New Voices, Fan Favorites Headline FOX Sports Radio Weekends

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FOX Sports Radio is reloading its weekend rotation with fresh voices, big-name analysts, and returning fan favorites for college and professional football coverage, expanding its national network lineup with new shows and live updates.
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Saga Makes A Big Pick For ‘Big Ric’ In Columbus

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Saga Communications’ CBus Media Group has hired Riccardo "Big Ric" DeRubeis as the new afternoon drive host on Qfm96 (WLVQ) in Columbus. DeRubeis has previously been on the air at WXNX in Fort Myers, FL, as well as Parkersburg and Morgantown, WV.

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