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iHM Promotes Gerrard to Area President for Nebraska-Iowa

iHeartMedia names Rhonda Gerrard area president for the Nebraska-Iowa Area putting her in charge ofim radio stations in Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ogallala, and Sioux City. Division president Shosh Abromovich says, “I am thrilled to announce Rhonda as our new area president. Her insightful knowledge of the industry, combined with her sharp skillsets, will undoubtedly drive our team’s growth and development throughout the Nebraska-Iowa Area and throughout iHeartMedia. Her fresh perspective and unwavering dedication to excellence will make her an invaluable asset to our community, our partners, and our listeners.”

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Life Coach Doug Fitzgerald to Host KLIN, Lincoln PM Show

NRG Media news/talk KLIN, Lincoln, Nebraska announces the addition of “Drive Time Nebraska” with host Doug Fitzgerald to the program schedule, airing from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm daily, effective Monday (4/8). This program replaces the program Dan Parsons hosted in the same slot for the past 10 months. Fitzgerald is an author, speaker, and CEO from Lincoln whose nationally syndicated weekend radioim show produced at KLIN is titled after is best-selling book, ONESHOT. ONELIFE. – The Ultimate Success Formula To Help You Win At Anything In Life (Morgan James Publishing, 2018). NRG general manager Ami Graham says, “Doug has been a friend of KLIN for years. During your drive home, Doug will tackle the issues that matter to our community through commentary, guests, and listener engagement. We are thrilled to have him on our airwaves every weekday.” Fitzgerald says, “I am excited and honored for the opportunity to serve Lincoln and Nebraska on such an iconic station as KLIN and during a time slot where great hosts have broadcast over the years. My vision is to address the cultural issues that impact our city and state through the lens of the values that make Nebraska ‘The Good Life.’ To me, ‘Drive Time Nebraska’ will be like taking a road trip with your family or good friends… having great conversations and fun, along with getting on each other’s nerves now and then. In the end, you still make it home together.”