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Dan Weiss

Dan Weiss Steps In For San Antonio Spurs Play-By-Play

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Dan Weiss is moving up with the San Antonio Spurs, becoming the team’s new radio play-by-play announcer, beginning with the 2025–26 NBA season. Weiss moves into the seat previously held by Bill Schoening, who retired after calling games for more than 20 years.
Jim Howard

Adventist World Radio Elects Jim Howard for Top Role

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The board of directors of Adventist World Radio has elected Jim Howard as the organization’s new president. He succeeds Duane McKey, who announced his retirement during the sixty-second General Conference Session held in St. Louis.
Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow to Host NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

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NPR has announced that beginning September 29, Scott Detrow will become a full-time weekday host of All Things Considered while continuing as a host of Consider This.
Fred Jacobs

Fred Jacobs Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis: ‘Life Goes On’

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Radio Hall of Famer and Jacobs Media President Fred Jacobs, one of the most influential voices in modern radio research and strategy, has publicly shared for the first time that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
rural radio herd report

Scott Beck’s ‘Herd Report’ Podcast Expands to Ag Radio

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The Rural Radio Network is bringing Herd Report, a weekly podcast hosted by cattleman and content creator Scott Beck, to radio. Starting in September, the show will air Saturday mornings on KRVN 880 AM, while also available through the Rural Radio Podcast Hub.
Straw Hat Goofy

iHeart Gets Goofy: TikTok Star Joins as Entertainment Contributor

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iHeartMedia announced the addition of vital TikTok personality Juju Green, known as Straw Hat Goofy, as Key Entertainment Contributor. Green will provide iHeartRadio listeners with weekly movie updates, exclusive reviews, and recommendations across shows and brands.
Chris Huff

Texas Radio Hall of Famer Chris Huff Rejoins Audacy Houston

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Chris Huff is returning to Audacy Houston as Assistant Brand Manager for three stations: 95.7 The Spot (KKHH), Mix 96.5 (KHMX), and 100.3 The Bull (KILT). The hire marks a reunion with The Bull, where he served as Program Director, after almost five years away.
Tracey Connolly

Nautel Adds Tracey Connolly as Global Broadcast Sales Director

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Nautel has appointed Tracey Connolly as Global Director of Broadcast Sales. She succeeds Wendell Lonergan, who is retiring after more than 47 years with the AM/FM transmitter company. Connolly brings 30 years of sales leadership experience to the role.
Charlamagne Tha God

Charlamagne Tha God, iHeart to Host Fifth Mental Wealth Expo

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iHeartMedia New York syndicated host Charlamagne Tha God, in partnership with Mental Wealth Alliance, will host the fifth annual Mental Wealth Expo on World Mental Health Day. The free event takes place on October 11 in Newark, NJ, at NJIT.

GAB Names 2025 Rising Stars to Be Honored at GABCON

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The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has revealed the 2025 Rising Stars, young professionals who will be recognized during GABCON at Truist Park, September 19-20.

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November 9, 2026

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