Shake & Dakin: In the wake of its acquisition of Alpha Media (CAT 9/4/25), Connoisseur Media has promoted Keith Dakin from VP to SVP/Programming, as reported this morning (9/5) via Breaking News. "His passion for music, content, and his commitment to local communities will ensure that our stations continue to succeed," says CEO Jeff Warshaw, to whom Dakin reports. In addition to WWWF/Nassau-Suffolk, Dakin's oversight now includes Country outlets KUPL/Portland, OR; KBAY/San Jose and the WCCQ & WXLC simulcast in suburban Chicago. Based in Hartford, CT, Dakin joined the company in 2013, rising to VPP in 2019. Prior to that, he programmed Alternative WFNX/Boston and was MD at similarly-formatted WDYL/Richmond, VA. Reach him here.