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Jackson was named the new Operations Manager for Top 40 KZIA and Sports Talk KGYM. He'll also program KZIA. Jackson worked the night shift at KZIA from 2004 to 2011. He was also APD/MD at CBS Radio Alternative KXTE in Las Vegas and Hot AC KHMX in Houston.

Late last night iHeartMedia announced that John Peake is the new Program Director for AC station KOST 103.5 and Hot AC/Adult Top 40 station 104.3 MYfm in Los Angeles, replacing Michael La Crosse who will transition into an advisory role in iHeart's West Division.

WHIO reports Cincinnati defense lawyer and radio legal analyst Lisa Wells pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony drug charges. In January 2016 Wells was stopped on Interstate 75. During a search police say they found pills on the front seat and in her purse.

On Tuesday Cumulus announced a few changes at the Alternative Rocker in Chicago. The first is the addition of Christine “Nicci” Nunez (pictured) who takes over as Executive Producer for “Brian & Lou in the Morning,” joining WKQX from Cox's WHPT-FM in Tampa where she produced “Drew Garabo Live.”

The Philadelphia station has hired Porche to host overnights in the City of Brotherly Love. Porche, who has a decade of experience on the part-time staff, has the ideal background for the Rock station, as a supporter of the local concert scene and having built a loyal following.

Riley Couture has been named the new co-host for The Kane Show on HOT 99.5, Washington, DC. Couture previously worked at WRVW in Nashville as co-host on The Woody & Jim Show. She's also worked at WWPW in Atlanta, WSNX in Grand Rapids and WHBQ in Memphis.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America revealed that three big-name broadcasters will help honor this year’s Golden Mike Award recipient, Meredith Corp. President Paul Karpowicz. NAB CEO Gordon Smith, BMI CEO Mike O'Neill, and TVB President Steve Lanzano will be part of the presentation. The February 27 event at the Plaza Hotel in New York City is a major fundraiser for the Foundation.

Appropriately called The Hot Stove, the one-hour show will run for four Wednesdays, seeing off winter and previewing the Phillies baseball season. The show will air on SportsRadio 94WIP, beginning Wednesday, February 1, 6-7 p.m., and will be hosted by Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen.

Two years after leaving Westwood One to work at a chemical solutions company, Brian Switzer is back with Westwood One. Switzer joins the company as VP/GM for Music & Entertainment -- Country, overseeing the marketing and operations of all owned and represented Country shows.

101.3 The Brew – “The Brew Rocks Grand Rapids” – has picked up the popular Rover’s Morning Glory show, 6-10 a.m. effective January 23. The show will continue to broadcast from its flagship station, WMMS in Cleveland.