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Nathan James has been named Director of Marketing for Philadelphia where the company has six stations. James will oversee the promotions and digital departments for the stations and will be responsible for building and executing revenue opportunities for advertisers using remotes, events, social media, station contesting, and talent appearances.

Joel Katz is teaming up with Maryann Morgan to co-host mornings, 5:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, on Magic 98.3 New Jersey. Program Director Debbie Mazella said, “I have been pushing for this for a long time and it’s finally here."

Nationally syndicated talker Dave Ramsey presented his Smart Money event in Sacramento this week and filled the Adventure Christian Church. Ramsey combined forces with local affiliate Talk 650 KSTE to promote the event.

Brian Kalinowski is Beasley's new Executive Vice President of Digital. Kalinowski joins Beasley from XMark Consulting, which he founded in 2015. He'll be based in Beasley’s Charlotte office.

In a silly video to their friends and a few strangers, Dana & Jayson announced they got a job. They are not saying where or when they're returning, only that they got a job. Dana tells Radio Ink more details will be coming on Monday. The two most recently worked for CMG's WBLI on Long Island until they were let go in June of last year.

Former VP/GM for Mid America Broadcasting Howard "Fritz" Frederick died peacefully in Scottsdale surrounded by family, this past Monday. He was 90. His grandson, one half of the Fred and Angi Show in Chicago, told Radio Ink, "My grandfather instilled in me a love of radio and broadcasting, and without his support, guidance, and mentorship I'd never be where I am today."

The Big 920, “Milwaukee's Sports Station,” has enlisted Milwaukee sports journalist Drew Olson as the new midday host for The Drew Olson Show, powered by OnMilwaukee.com. The show will air from 1 – 3 p.m. weekdays and debuted yesterday.

Former hockey player Brent Sopel has signed on as hockey analyst and show host with WGN’s The Beat, the station’s weekend sports program. Sopel spent 12 seasons in the NHL and won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010.

Beasley's Country station in Boston, WKLB-FM, is adding Jackson Blue to its morning show. He joins Hannah Byrom. Blue was promoted from hosting Afternoon Drive on WBQT-FM in Boston to this new co-host position on WKLB.

Sean McMaster posted his departure from the Townsquare station on Facebook, Monday. He said it was with mixed emotions that he wrote this post: "Today was my last day at WGNA. After more than 20 years of sharing my life with the greatest listeners of all time, this even to me, seems to be unbelievable'."