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Donna & Steve

‘Donna & Steve’ Expands to National Syndication with Skyview

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Hubbard Radio Twin Cities’ myTalk 107.1 (KTMY) morning team, Donna Valentine and Steve Patterson, have expanded into national syndication through Skyview Networks. Their new show, Donna & Steve, debuted this past weekend on six affiliate stations.
Joe Bell

Radio Vet Joe Bell Takes Sales Leadership Role at SummitMedia

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SummitMedia has appointed Joe Bell as its new Senior Vice President of Sales, based at the broadcaster's headquarters in Birmingham, AL. Bell previously oversaw Beasley Media Group clusters in Miami and Philadelphia, as Vice President and Market Manager.
Slacker Denver

Slacker Signs For Three More At Denver’s Alice 105.9

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Audacy Denver has signed a three-year contract extension with Slacker, the host of The Slacker Show on Alice 105.9 (KALC). The contract renewal also includes co-hosts T Hack and Erin Doyle and a "soon-to-be-announced" fourth chair.
David Montague

iHeartMedia NYC Elevates David Montague to Promotion Director

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iHeartMedia New York has promoted David Montague to Promotion Director for Power 105.1 (WWPR), Q104.3 (WAXQ), and 710 WOR-AM. Montague has held multiple roles at the cluster across promotions, events, and project management.
David Patterson

Former NY Governor David Patterson Joins 77WABC Lineup

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Former New York Democratic Governor David Patterson is joining 77WABC's Left vs. Right, as a permanent co-host alongside James Flippin. The Saturday show offers bipartisan debates on political, social, and economic issues, with a focus on finding common ground.
Brooke Summers

Brooke Summers To Dig ‘Country Daily Dirt’ For CBS News Radio

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CBS News Radio is set to debut a new entertainment feature, The CBS Country Daily Dirt, hosted by radio personality Brooke Summers. The one-minute daily segment is tailored for morning drive and will launch on March 3.
Leah Black

Albuquerque’s 93.3 The Q Brings Back Two Familiar Names

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Cumulus Media Albuquerque has introduced a revamped weekday lineup for 93.3 The Q (KOBQ), with the return of a couple of friendly voices. Most notably, Leah Black is back to co-host mornings alongside Program Director Carlos Duran.
Randy Gorbman

Rochester’s WXXI News Director Randy Gorbman To Retire

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Rochester NPR member WXXI News Director Randy Gorbman has announced his retirement, marking the end of a 47-year career in journalism. Gorbman, one of the longest-serving news directors in New York, will officially step down on March 28.
Brian Kelly

Audacy’s Brian Kelly Steps Down as VP of Top 40 Programming

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Brian Kelly has stepped down as Audacy’s Vice President of Top 40 Programming and Milwaukee Operations Manager after nearly 30 years with the company. Kelly started in Chicago radio, where he became Music Director at 890 WLS.
Jennifer “Hemmy” Hemmer

Hemmer Finds New Summit; Gets Back On-Air In Springfield

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Jennifer “Hemmy” Hemmer has joined SummitMedia’s 94.7 KTTS in Springfield, MO, as the new afternoon host. Her move to KTTS follows her tenure as Program Director and afternoon host across town at iHeartMedia’s 100.5 The Wolf (KSWF).

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