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Jeff Evans

Hope Media Group Taps Jeff Evans for Top Radio Role

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Hope Media Group has promoted WayFM Network Program Director Jeff Evans to Vice President of Radio. Evans, who joined the organization in July 2023, will now expand his leadership beyond WayFM to all of Hope Media Group’s Christian radio brands.
Sherrell Duncan

Sherrell Duncan Named Co-Host of DC’s ‘Good Morning Show’

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Audacy has named Sherrell Duncan as the newest co-host of The Good Morning Show on WPGC 95.5 FM (WPGC) in Washington, DC. A DMV native, Duncan joins Todd B, D Carter, and Guy Lambert.
Erik and Jenny

Texas Host Gets Morning Radio Restart In San Antonio

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After being let go from Dallas' 100.3 The Bull (KILT) in December, Erik "with a K" Smith from The Morning Bullpen has found a new Texas radio home. Cox Media Group San Antonio has named Smith the new morning co-host for Y100 (KCYY) with Jenny Lee.
Brandi Britain

Brandi Britain Joins WMMO Orlando Mornings With Jay Edwards

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Cox Media Group Orlando has added Brandi Britain to the weekday morning lineup at 98.9 WMMO. Britain comes to CMG after more than a decade hosting mornings for Cumulus Media Atlanta and joins current host Jay Edwards.
Matt Thomas

Public Radio Anchor Heard Across Texas Dead At 41

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A familiar voice to Texas public radio listeners has died. Houston Public Media anchor Matt Thomas has passed at age 41 after a brief illness. Thomas served as midday anchor for News 88.7 (KUHF) and as a statewide anchor for The Texas Newsroom.
Lazlo

Audacy KC Brings New Service Hours to The Church of Lazlo

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Less than a year after it moved to afternoons on the station, Audacy Kansas City's 98.9 The Rock (KQRC) is moving The Church of Lazlo into morning drive. In the show's place, the station is bringing in Ashley O from Audacy New Orleans' Bayou 95.7 (WKBU).
Dennis Prager

Salem Scraps June Radio Comeback for Dennis Prager

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Conservative talk host Dennis Prager is no longer set to make his radio comeback on June 3, following a setback in his recovery from a spinal cord injury. The commentator has been absent from his nationally syndicated midday program since earlier this year.
Leon Williamson

iHeartMedia Selects Leon Williamson to Lead Memphis and Tupelo

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iHeartMedia has appointed Leon Williamson as Market President for its Memphis and Tupelo operations. He replaces Karen McCrary Mitchell, who has held the role since May 2023. Williamson was previously Market President and SVP of Sales for iHeart Indianapolis.
TJ Ritchie

TJ Ritchie Returning Solo to Charlotte Radio

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Veteran Charlotte radio personality TJ Ritchie is making his comeback to the market with a new nightly show on Radio One's WBT. Known for his syndicated work alongside the late David "Ace" Cannon, The TJ Ritchie Show will see the host tackle news and current events.
Salem Media Group

Salem Media Adds ‘KeepTheFaith’ to Talk-Focused Station Roster

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Salem Media Group has signed a new nationwide distribution agreement with KeepTheFaith, bringing the faith-based music and storytelling show to 38 of its Teach and Talk formatted radio stations across the US.

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