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Bontemps Media's 977 “The Cajun” (KAPB-FM/Marksville, LA) has recruited radio veteran Niles Laborde as morning air personality. Laborde brings over 40 years experience to the Cajun's ‘90s-based Classic Country format.

WABC Radio in New York City is pairing up Curtis Sliwa and Emmy-winning journalist Rita Cosby fora new talk show Curtis + Cosby. The show debuts today from 12-3 p.m. PD Craig Schwalb said, “This is basically a New York dream team. Two veteran New York broadcasters and celebrated New York personalities that our listeners simply adore. It’s an incredible combination.”

Bryan “B-Dub” Washington has been named APD, Music Director, and afternoon drive host for 106.7 The Bull in Denver. As APD and Music Director he will assist in the day-to-day operations of the station’s music programming and scheduling of music logs.

Brandon Young has been named Content Director of KYKX-FM/Longview, TX. Young will oversee the strategic, managerial, programming, and content functions in the market.

Stacey Proctor has been promoted to Director of Sales for Entercom’s Phoenix cluster which includes LIVE 101.5 (KALV-FM), 94.5 KOOL FM, and KMLE Country @107.9. Proctor has held various positions for the Phoenix cluster.

Wayne “Big D” Danielson has been named Program Director for 95.5 The Bull, “Las Vegas’ NEW Country Leader.” Danielson will work closely with on-air personalities and sales to oversee the station brand’s on-air and digital programming, as well as local events and partnerships.

William “Will” Althoff has been named afternoon drive host and Music Director for 104.3 The Shark (WSFS-FM), “South Florida’s Alternative.” The new show will air weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Althoff takes over the afternoon drive from Zach McHugh.

Cox Media Group has named Tim Clarke to the newly created role of VP of Audience and Content. He will set the overarching content strategy for radio. CMG’s VP of Programming, Steve Smith, will continue to oversee CMG format leaders and work directly on radio programming.

James Lee (Jim) Brewer II passed away in Chattanooga on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, after battling oral cancer. He was 56. Brewer began his radio career in high school in programming. At 28, he became the GM for WJTT FM — Power 94.

Kurt Luchs has assumed the position of GM of NRG Media’s seven-station Omaha cluster, after leading the company's four-station Wausau-Stevens Point, WI, group for nearly five years. At the same time, Aleese Fielder, who has been D.O.S. at the Wausau cluster, now becomes GM.