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Mescon Named PD, WGOW/Chattanooga

• Jed Mescon has been tapped as the new Program Director and morning host for Cumulus Talk WGOW-FM 102.3/Chattanooga, TN,

• NPR announced that, after a comprehensive global search, Eva Rodriguez has been named as NPR’s Vice President and Executive

• iHeartMedia Top 40 KDWB/Minneapolis introduced Vont Leak as its new nighttime personality, effective August 21. The KDWB Night Show

• SoundExchange announced that it has filed a lawsuit against SiriusXM to recover substantial unpaid royalties and late fees owed

• Ken Moultrie of Broadcast Partners announced the launch of a new radio brand — “Yummy Hits,” a customized format

• Beasley Media Group announced that it has executed an asset purchase agreement with Wisconsin-based noncommercial religious broadcaster VCY America

• More changes at Lotus Hot AC KPLZ (Star 101.5)/Seattle — on the heels of the departure of morning duo

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, proudly announces the appointment of Brooke Nixon as Director, Streaming.

• Cox Media Group (CMG) Orlando is pleased to announce the return of Kaylee Barr as Director of its Digital

• iHeartMedia Honolulu announced that all of its radio stations and morning shows are hosting #KokuaForMaui, a radio fundraiser to