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• iHeartMedia Tucson featured two cakes in the break room yesterday to celebrate two significant personnel events — one upgrade and a new addition to the crew. Let’s start with Atzimba Palomares Barriga, the Tucson-based Online Content Coordinator for iHeartMedia’s Arizona Region who has been promoted to Digital Program Director. She succeeds Rameen Madani, who was just awarded a transfer to Phoenix as APD of Top 40 KZZP (104.7 Kiss FM) and Hot AC KMXP (Mix 96.9).

While her main focus will shift to Tucson, Barriga (left) will continue to support the region under the direction of Regional Digital Program Director, Alex Siordian, who said, “Atzimba has a natural ability to create great content, engage our digital audiences and lead a team. It’s been an honor to see her growth within the Arizona Region and within the company.” David Adams, SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Tucson commented, “Atzimba is extremely talented and very passionate about her work. This is a well-deserved promotion and we’re very excited to see Atzimba take this next step in her career with iHeartMedia!”

And there’s more — iHeartMedia Tucson also hired a new Promotions & Events Director — say hello to Nick Bruns (right), who scores the transfer from iHeartMedia Des Moines, IA, where he is currently Marketing & Promotions Director & Online Content Director and an on-air talent. He starts on May 1.

“With his background in promotions, digital and programming, Nick is a true triple-threat,” said Adams. “Nick’s experience, attitude and creativity will only help us continue to lead the market with innovative and engaging promotions and events.” Bruns said, “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the iHeartMedia Tucson team. I’m especially looking forward to working with our clients and partners to create really exciting promotional and marketing opportunities.”