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Mike Neville Megan Rieder

Neville and Rieder Raised To Music Director Roles at NRG Omaha

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NRG Media Omaha has elevated two of its on-air personalities to Music Director roles. Mike Neville, afternoon host on 101.9 The Keg (KOOO), and Megan Rieder, co-host of the morning show on Sweet 98.5 (KQKQ), have both been promoted.
Murphy Sam and Jodi

Louisiana Radio Excellence Celebrated at 2025 Prestige Awards

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Radio stations and personalities across Louisiana were recognized for excellence in programming, community service, and innovation at the 2025 Prestige Awards, hosted by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters in Baton Rouge.
Alejandro “El Potrillo” Castillo Andrade

Birmingham Radio Personality and Station Founder Killed in Crash

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A well-known voice in Central Alabama’s Spanish-language radio community has died following a rural traffic accident. Alejandro “El Potrillo” Castillo Andrade was killed early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash. He was 34.
Pat Crocker

Local Radio Networks EVP Pat Crocker Dead at 63

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Local Radio Networks is mourning the sudden death of Executive Vice President Pat Crocker. Over his four-decade career, Crocker made significant contributions to syndication, affiliate development, and the expansion of network radio’s footprint.
Radio Research Consortium

RRC Expands Team With New Hires As Veteran Staff Step Down

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The Radio Research Consortium is welcoming two new team members this spring while preparing for the upcoming retirement of two longtime employees. David Ginsburg and Patricia Moynihan have been appointed to newly created roles.
Kevin Ryder

After A Half Decade, Kevin Ryder Returns to LA’s KROQ

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Los Angeles’ KROQ is bringing Radio Hall of Fame inductee Kevin Ryder back to its airwaves to host weekday afternoons. His return to the station comes after a three-year run in afternoons at Meruelo Media's KLOS, which concluded earlier this year.
Brad Gerstner

Brad Gerstner Exits iHeart Board, Robert Millard Nominated

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iHeartMedia Board Member Brad Gerstner will conclude his service on the company’s Board of Directors, per a new filing with the SEC. Gerstner, who is the founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, has served on the board since 2019.
Jennifer Stocker

Stocker Takes Over as iHeart Nebraska-Iowa Area President

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iHeartMedia has appointed Jennifer Stocker as Area President for its Nebraska-Iowa operations, which includes more than 35 stations across Omaha, Des Moines, Sioux City, Davenport, Ogallala, and Cedar Rapids.
Alex Mac

iHeartMedia Debuts Nightly Alternative Show With Alex Mac

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iHeartMedia is focusing in on new music discovery with the launch of a new nightly specialty program, iHeartRadio Emerging ALT, across the broadcaster's network of Alternative stations. Washington DC’s DC101 personality Alex Mac will host.
Leah Reis-Dennis

Audacy Promotes Leah Reis-Dennis to Head of Podcasts

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Audacy has promoted Leah Reis-Dennis to Head of Podcasts, expanding her role to lead content, partnerships, and marketing across the company’s portfolio. She fills the position vacated by Jenna Weiss-Berman, who joined Paper Kite Productions in February.

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