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Hawkeye and Michelle Eggs

‘Hawkeye & Michelle’ Bring Egg Relief to Dallas Listeners

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Responding to rising egg prices, Cumulus Media Dallas' New Country 96.3 (KSCS) and morning hosts Hawkeye and Michelle offered a week of egg-themed giveaways aimed at helping local listeners with grocery bills.
Elizabeth Murphy Burns

After Four Decades, Morgan Murphy Media CEO Retires

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Morgan Murphy Media has its first new CEO in more than forty years as Elizabeth Murphy Burns has stepped down from the role. In her place, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Burns will take the helm, continuing a tradition of family leadership.
Florida Broadcasters

Puig and Byrd Headed to Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame

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The Florida Association of Broadcasters will recognize four distinguished professionals from radio and television during the 2025 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala, celebrating careers that have shaped the state’s broadcasting landscape.
ALFREDAS

Reach Media Brings Alfredas to ‘The Rickey Smiley Morning Show’

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Georgia Alfredas has officially joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, returning to the national airwaves as part of the Reach Media and Radio One team. Alfredas is best known for her work on The Russ Parr Morning Show, as well as stints in Dallas and Phoenix.
Nueva Jose Mateo Jim Lyke

Nueva Network Sales Team Promotes Jose Mateo, Adds Jim Lyke

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Nueva Network has promoted Jose Mateo to President of Sales for Terrestrial Radio and Digital Media. Additionally, Hispanic media executive Jim Lyke is joining the Spanish-language audio network as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development.
Brian McKenna

Former St. Louis Sports Radio Host Dies After Being Hit by Car

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Former St. Louis radio host Brian McKenna has died at the age of 61 after being struck by a car early Saturday morning. McKenna was a longtime voice on 590 The Fan (KFNS-AM) and played an active role in the area's nonprofit and sports communities.
Jadd Naamani

Binnie Media Adds Jadd Naamani as Leader of Its ‘Wolf’ Pack

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Jadd Naamani has joined Binnie Media as Head of Format for its Wolf country brands. In addition to his format leadership responsibilities, Naamani will join Michelle Taylor as morning co-host on 99.9 The Wolf (WTHT) in Portland, ME.
HVBC President David Widener

HVBC President David Widener To Step Down After 2025

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David Widener, President of Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation, has announced plans to retire at the end of the year after five decades with the East Tennessee company. Widener will transition into a consulting role.
Hennessy Aspilaire

Hennessy Aspilaire II Joins MediaCo to Lead Partnerships & Events

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MediaCo Holding has appointed Hennessy Aspilaire II as Director of Partnerships, Music & Live Experiences, where he will lead brand partnerships, sponsorships, and event collaborations. He comes to MediaCo after seven years at iHeartMedia New York.
Scott Herrold

Hope Media Group Elevates Scott Herrold to Chief of Content

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Hope Media Group has promoted Scott Herrold to Chief of Content. Herrold, who joined the organization in January 2023 as Chief of Programming, previously oversaw HMG’s radio brands, including KSBJ in Houston and national networks WayFM and Vida Unida.

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