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Home Improvement Radio Host Tom Kraeutler Passes Away at 65

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Tom Kraeutler, host of The Money Pit syndicated radio show and home improvement expert, passed away on February 2, following complications from surgery. He was 65. Kraeutler hosted the show alongside Leslie Segrete, with whom he also authored a book.
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Eric Rowe Earns Marquee Spot as ‘Roula & Ryan’ Renews for Five

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Houston morning radio team Roula Christie, Ryan Chase, and Eric Rowe have signed a five-year contract with Cumulus Media's 104.1 KRBE, not only extending their show's on-air tenure but expanding the show's name to The Roula & Ryan Show with Eric.
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Cipolla, Kiger, and Quinn Take on Executive Roles At Townsquare

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Townsquare Media has elevated three veteran team members to newly created executive leadership roles, highlighting the company's increasing focus on data-driven strategy, local media sales, and programmatic advertising.
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Mark Shecterle Moves from Tulsa to Lead CMG San Antonio

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Cox Media Group has appointed Mark Shecterle as the new Vice President and Market Manager of its San Antonio radio division. Shecterle assumes the role on February 24 following David Abel’s transition to Market Manager of CMG Atlanta Radio.
Elaina Smith

Elaina Smith Named to Replace Kelly Ford on ‘Backstage Country’

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Following the end of Westwood One's Nights with Elaina, Country radio personality Elaina Smith has joined Beasley Media Group and Key Networks' Backstage Country. She replaces Kelly Ford, who leaves to focus on her on-air and Music Director duties at WWWF.
Bob and Jeff

Wichita’s ‘Bob & Jeff Show’ To End After Two Decades on KFH

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After nearly 24 years, father-and-son sports talk duo, Bob and Jeff Lutz, will end their show on Audacy Wichita’s KFH-AM on February 7. Their decision follows The Bob & Jeff Show being moved out of its early afternoon slot in favor of the syndicated Jim Rome Show.
Off the Record

Nik Carter Joins ‘Off the Record’ as Host, KLOS Becomes Flagship

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After two decades, Uncle Joe Benson has left syndicated Classic Rock radio staple Off the Record. In his place, new KLOS afternoon talent Nik Carter takes over as host starting on February 8. Meruelo Media's KLOS will also serve as the show’s new flagship station.
Jonathan Brewster

Curtis Media Names Jonathan Brewster as Raleigh/Durham EVP

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Curtis Media Group President and COO Trip Savery is welcoming industry veteran Jonathan Brewster, who has joined the North Carolina broadcaster to lead its four FMs in Raleigh/Durham as Executive Vice President.
Kyle Meredith

Stacy Owen Passes WFPK PD Torch to Kyle Meredith

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After two decades as Program Director for Louisville Public Media's 91.9 WFPK Stacy Owen is transitioning to a newly created Promotions Director position as longtime Music Director Kyle Meredith takes over the PD seat.
Debbie, Kyle Petty and Charlie

NASCAR’s Kyle Petty Debuts Country Music Countdown Show

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Former NASCAR racer Kyle Petty has launched a new syndicated radio show blending Country music nostalgia with pop culture history. The show features the commentator alongside Charlie and Debbie, afternoon hosts on Country 103.7 in Charlotte, NC.

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