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Paul Farnham Jr

Cumulus Media Welcomes Farnham Back As Shreveport Leader

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Paul Farnham Jr. has returned to Cumulus Media after ten years away from the company to serve as Market Manager for its Shreveport/Bossier City operations in Louisiana. Farnham spent the last decade as General Sales Manager for Townsquare Media Lafayette.
Rob Bertrand

Former WAMU Tech Leader Rob Bertrand Joins Inrush As Partner

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Broadcast tech provider Inrush Broadcast Services has announced the addition of Rob Bertrand as a partner. Bertrand most recently served as the Head of Technology at American University's NPR member station WAMU in Washington, DC.
Shawn Knight

CMG Jacksonville Knights A New Afternoon Host For Hot 106.5

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Cox Media Group Jacksonville's HOT 106.5 (WHJX) is adding Shawn Knight as the station's new afternoon drive host starting Monday, January 27. Knight’s radio background includes hosting roles in Chicago; Topeka; Columbus, GA; and Tyler, TX.
Brad Riter

Brad Riter Adds New Buffalo Radio Chapter With WLVL

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Buffalo radio personality Brad Riter will debut as the new live and local talk show host on WLVL 1340 AM, starting Monday, January 27. Riter’s two-hour midday program will air on weekdays, featuring a mix of local issues and open discussion.
John Morris

John Morris Adds To SoundStack as Chief Product Officer

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Former WideOrbit executive John Morris has joined SoundStack as its new Chief Product Officer. The audio-as-a-service company adds Morris to strengthen its capabilities in podcast and streaming delivery, programmatic advertising, and measurement.
CJ Jackson

Cumulus Savannah Brings Back CJ Jackson as Program Director

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CJ Jackson is back at Cumulus Media Savannah as Program Director and Afternoon Drive Host for E93 (WEAS) and Night Host for Magic 103.9 (WTYB). Jackson’s return to Cumulus Savannah comes after his tenure as Music Director for Cumulus Charleston since August.
Brian Long

Brian Long Named Program Director for KFI at iHeart Los Angeles

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iHeartMedia Los Angeles has announced the appointment of Brian Long as Program Director for KFI AM 640, AM 570 LA Sports, and 1150 The Patriot. He replaces Robin Bertolucci, who stepped down from programming KFI after 25 years in November.
John Peake

John Peake Is Once Again KOST PD After iHeart LA Shuffle

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iHeartMedia Los Angeles EVP of Programming John Peake has added additional Program Director duties to his repertoire, resuming his oversight of KOST 103.5. Peake already serves as Program Director of 104.3 MYFM and as iHeart's Hot AC Brand Manager.
Jim Lawson

Jim Lawson Joins Collective Heads Consultancy as Partner

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Collective Heads has gone from a Cerberus to a Hydra with the addition of a fourth "head" to the radio consulting group. Programming veteran Jim Lawson is now a partner on the team led by Tim Richards, which includes Jimmy Steal and Heidi McIvor-Allen.
Bill Spadea

Bill Spadea to Depart NJ 101.5 to Focus on Governor Race

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Townsquare Media personality Bill Spadea is leaving his morning talk show on New Jersey 101.5 as he prepares to formally run for New Jersey governor. Spadea originally announced his plans in June but waited to file his candidacy to maintain his show in the interim.

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