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WBA Names Four 2025 Student Scholarship Recipients

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The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association has named four young professionals working in radio as the beneficiaries of its 2025 Student Scholarship Program. These scholarships highlight the dedication and achievements of students pursuing careers in media.
Mark Hawkeye Louis

CRS 2025 To Honor Dallas Host For Decades Of Charity Work

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Cumulus Media Dallas morning host Mark "Hawkeye" Louis will receive the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award at CRS 2025. The conference has also announced syndicated personality Elaina Smith will return to emcee the New Faces of Country Music Show.
Jeremy Fenech

Jeremy Fenech Takes The Driver’s Seat For Mornings In Flint

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Townsquare Media Flint's Cars 108 (WCRZ) has found its new morning host in a familiar voice - Jeremy Fenech. Fenech will make his return to the signal on The Cars Morning Drive starting February 10.
Eduardo Maytorena

Entravision Appoints Eduardo Maytorena to Lead LA Sales

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Entravision has announced Eduardo Maytorena as its Senior Vice President and General Sales Manager for Los Angeles. Maytorena makes the move after almost two years as General Sales Manager at Spanish Broadcasting System Los Angeles.
Rich Valdes

‘America at Night with Rich Valdés’ Goes Live In New Timeslot

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Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has announced a significant expansion for the nationally syndicated talk show America at Night with Rich Valdés. The program will now air live each weeknight as the program adds 25 new affiliates.
Rick Rumble

Norfolk’s FM99 Is Ready To Rumble Through 2027

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Rick Rumble, host of Rumble in the Morning on FM99 (WNOR) in Norfolk, has signed a contract extension with Saga Communications. Rumble, who celebrates 30 years with the station this September, will remain on the station through 2027.
Pete Medhurst

Pete Medhurst, Voice of Navy Athletics, Passes Away at 55

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Radio personality and the voice of Navy Athletics Pete Medhurst passed away on January 20 following a two-month battle with brain cancer. The news was confirmed by Audacy Washington DC, where he hosted shows on WBAL Radio and 98 Rock.
Golden Isles Broadcasting

Golden Isles Broadcasting Welcomes David Donohue as New GM

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Golden Isles Broadcasting has announced the return of David Donohue to Brunswick, GA, area radio as General Manager, overseeing the group's four stations. Donohue will assume the role on February 10, succeeding retiring General Manager Ira Rosenblatt.
Pete Mundo

KCMO’s Pete Mundo Promoted to Cumulus Media News/Talk VP

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KCMO morning host Pete Mundo has been named Vice President of News/Talk for Cumulus Media, overseeing content strategy for the broadcaster's 43 News/Talk-formatted stations nationwide. Mundo replaces Bill Hess, who has served in the position since 2015.
Steve Swenson

Nashville Public Radio CEO Steve Swenson to Retire

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After almost six years leading Nashville Public Radio, Steve Swenson has announced his impending retirement as President and CEO. The organization has begun a search for a successor to oversee 90.3 WPLN News, WNXP 91.1, and the group's digital offerings.

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