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Larry Mendte

Larry Mendte Made Permanent Morning Host At NYC’s WOR

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iHeartMedia New York's 710 WOR-AM has officially named Larry Mendte as the station's permanent morning host. Mendte in the Morning has been filling the daypart on an interim basis since late last year, replacing Len Berman and Michael Riedel.
Lois Reitzes

Longtime Atlanta Public Radio Voice To Retire After 45 Years

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Atlanta radio fixture Lois Reitzes has announced that she will retire from daily hosting duties at WABE 90.1 at the end of June, concluding a 45-year career. Reitzes joined WABE in 1979 as a music programmer and host of Early Morning Music.

Alex Silverman To Exit Audacy’s KNX News in Los Angeles

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Alex Silverman is leaving Audacy after serving as Director of News and Programming at KNX News in Los Angeles. Silverman announced his departure on LinkedIn, stating that he will step down in a few weeks to explore new opportunities.
Emily Harlan

Emily Harlan Hosts ‘She’s Country’ Marathon for Int’l Women’s Day

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Alpha Media's Bay Country (KBAY/KKDV) and afternoon drive host Emily Harlan will celebrate International Women’s Day in the San Jose area on Saturday, March 8, by expanding She’s Country program into an all-day marathon.
El Bebo Adames and Kiara Rivera

El Bebo Adames and Kiara Rivera Join Orlando’s Kaliente 103.1

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Norsan Media Orlando has unveiled a new weekday programming lineup on Kaliente 103.1. The new schedule is anchored by El Bembé de la Mañana, featuring El Bebo Adames and Kiara Rivera along with the morning show's producer Alfonso Ali.
Billy Freund

Triton Digital Co-Founder Billy Freund Dies from ALS Complications

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Former Katz Media, Triton Digital, and Westwood One senior executive Billy Freund passed away on March 3, at the age of 58. His death was due to complications from Frontotemporal Degeneration and ALS.
Scott Walker

Scott Walker Strides Into SiriusXM Chief Ad Revenue Officer Role

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SiriusXM has appointed Scott Walker as its new Chief Advertising Revenue Officer, succeeding John Trimble, who is retiring after 16 years. Walker, who joined Pandora in 2008 before its acquisition by SiriusXM, previously served as SVP of AdsWizz.
Johnny Kane

Johnny Kane Brings Fresh Voices to Detroit Radio With ‘Open Mic’

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Detroit sports broadcaster Johnny Kane has brought SportsCaster’s Open Mic to Cumulus Media's 760 WJR-AM. The weekly Wednesday night show, in coordination with digital sports broadcast platform SportsCaster, features up-and-coming sports journalists.
Anthony Cumia

Shock Jock Anthony Cumia Returns to NYC Radio with 77WABC

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After more than ten years off the airwaves, New York City's 77WABC Radio has announced that Anthony Cumia will join its weekend lineup with The Anthony Cumia Show. Cumia is best known for nearly two decades as one half of The Opie and Anthony Show.
Christopher Avello

Christopher Avello Joins Libsyn as Vice President of Marketing

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Libsyn has named Christopher Avello as the podcasting platform's Vice President of Marketing. Avello brings over 20 years of experience in digital media, marketing, and audio storytelling, having spent nearly 13 years at Amazon’s Audible.

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