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Joshua “J1” Raiford is the new PD at Radio One's WKYS-FM (Hip Hop) in Washington, DC. Raiford joins WKYS-FM from Radio One Indianapolis where he was Program Director for Hot 96.3 and Boom 102.9, and weekend personality on Hot 96.3.

The City of Brotherly Love has smiled on Mark Radziewicz “Razz” of 92.5 XTU (WXTU), Nicky G. of 98.1 (WOGL), and Michael Bennett of Today’s 96.5 (WTDY) with all three being promoted to Assistant Program Director. The dynamic triad will continue in the role of Music Director for their respective stations.

The American Forces Radio Network have linked up with the TeshMedia Group, and will now broadcast the John Tesh Radio Show/Intelligence For Your Life Radio, on AFN Radio’s “Today’s Best Hits” channel, middays.

Drake Hall is the morning host at rocker WXMX-FM in Memphis. He's been an on the air at the station since 2006 and a talent in Memphis for over 30 years. About his new deal, Hall said, "I look forward to getting up at 4am for another 30 years.”

E.W. Scripps owned WKTI (94-5 KTI COUNTRY) in Milwaukee is bringing in Ryan Wild as its new PD. Wild comes to KTI Country from Omaha, where he served as operations manager for NRG Media’s KQKQ (Sweet 98), KOPW (Power 106.9) and KOOO (101.9 The Keg).

Tony Matteo is the new Region Senior VP of Programming for iHeartMedia's Central California/Nevada region. iHeart has 36 stations in that region. Matteo previously worked as the Region Senior VP of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Omaha region based in Wichita.

Albany, Georgia, is where Dollar becomes the Operations Manager for Cumulus' six radio stations in the market. Dollar will also be midday host on NASH FM 104.5 (WKAK-FM) in Albany, and on the air on Rocker WJAD-FM afternoons from 2-6 p.m. Dollar moves to Albany from Cumulus Montgomery where he was PD at WLWI-FM for over eight years.

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins might be having a protracted waltz with the organization over a new playing contract, but that hasn’t prevented him signing a new one-year commitment with 106.7 The Fan. Cousins will return to mic duties for the third consecutive year on the Grant and Danny show.

The Country station has announced that Lois Lewis will commence her dual roles July 17. Lewis previously worked as the Assistant Program Director and Music Director for iHeartMedia Las Vegas’ 95.5 The Bull.

Airplay monitoring outfit Mediabase has promoted Minal Patel to Project Manager. Minal joined the company in 2008 as Director of Client Services and has advanced through various departments. Her experience includes stints at Loud Records, Billboard, Atlantic Records, and Premiere Radio Networks.