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Mark Robertson to Retire After 48 Years at 98.7 The River

Mark Robertson, morning host at AC 98.7 The River in Savannah, GA, has announced his retirement after 48 years with the station.

Dollywood Radio Launches on iHeartRadio App

The station will feature Parton’s music along with her favorite Country, Bluegrass and Southern Gospel.

Justin Scheman Joins 98.5 WKRZ Mornings with Lissa Krahnke

The position had been open since Rocky Rhodes retired this past spring.

‘Lil Shawn’ Power Tapped for Afternoons on Party-FM Orlando

His addition marks a significant milestone for Party-FM, which has operated jockless since its recent launch.

Amanda Lee Joins KJ103 Oklahoma City Morning Team

The move comes following the retirement of longtime morning co-host Janet Ray, who signed off after an impressive 26-year run to focus full-time on her work counseling first responders.

Breaking

Why Fox News Borrowed a Page From the Barstool Sports Playbook to Reach Younger Audiences

Digital platforms reward one thing above almost everything else: a glimpse into how the sausage gets made. I’ve written about this before, and the principle hasn’t changed. People who love your brand want to know everything about it.

Glenn Ordway Reveals Why He Came Out of Retirement To Launch ‘The Big O Podcast’

"I’ve been in the business for fifty years and have been around some great sports teams, memories and personalities. Why not just go back and reconnect with all these moments and people?"

Blake Griffin Is Pointing the Finger at the Wrong People in Sports Journalism

"If Griffin truly wants to champion sports journalism, his fight shouldn't be with the people entertaining audiences. It should be with the companies that decided entertainment was the better business model in the first place."

A Little Jealousy and a Whole Lot of Marconi Admiration

"In a business where so much of the attention goes to what's struggling — the layoffs, the consolidation, the ratings that slipped — this is a night that points the spotlight at people doing exceptional work."