Hot Air: Alpha's Becker Exits
Hot Air: No official word, but Alpha EVP/Content Phil Becker's last day with the company will be the day the merger with Connoisseur closes (CAT 5/5). He has been with the company for more than a decade and in the EVP role since 2019 (CAT 4/3/19). Alpha is operating under an LMA pending purchase by Connoisseur (CAT 5/5). Becker joined then-L&L Broadcasting in 2014 (CAT 5/28/14). His previous experience includes time as Oasis Radio Group/Fort Wayne, IN co-owner/GM as well as programming stints in Top 40 and Top 40/Rhythmic.
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