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NAB Rolls Down ’26 Marconi Window
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NAB Rolls Down ’26 Marconi Window

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Rolls Down ’26 Marconi Window

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced that the 2026 Marconi Radio Award nomination window is now open through

Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

• The Milwaukee Courier and WGKB (101.7 The Truth/W269DL)/Milwaukee are now united under the Milwaukee Black Media Trust, a new

Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
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Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

• Curtis Media Group is expanding further in its home state of North Carolina… specifically, the Wilmington, NC market with

DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
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DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

• DMR/Interactive has elevated Tony Bannon to Executive Vice President, Strategy and Growth. In this enhanced role, Bannon, who joined

Arden Legally Joins The NAB
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Arden Legally Joins The NAB

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Arden Legally Joins The NAB

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has named Ben Arden as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. He

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

• Cumulus Media is accelerating its commitment to data-driven sales by partnering with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions. The move

Audacy Adds Jacobs & Brotman To Board
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Audacy Adds Jacobs & Brotman To Board

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Adds Jacobs & Brotman To Board

• Audacy announced the appointment of two new members of its Board of Directors — Walker Jacobs, DAZN Global Chief

Andie MacDowell: Gracies Icon
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Andie MacDowell: Gracies Icon

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andie MacDowell: Gracies Icon

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced that acclaimed actress Andie MacDowell will receive the Gracies Icon

NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is criticizing Trump-aligned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for his demand for an early

UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced Wednesday it would sell off half of its equity stake in Spotify and double

EXECUTIVE ACTION

NAB Rolls Down ’26 Marconi Window
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NAB Rolls Down ’26 Marconi Window

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Rolls Down ’26 Marconi Window

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced that the 2026 Marconi Radio Award nomination window is now open through

WMG Makes TIME100 List
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WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
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Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
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DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

PROGRAMMING

Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

• The Milwaukee Courier and WGKB (101.7 The Truth/W269DL)/Milwaukee are now united under the Milwaukee Black Media Trust, a new

Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
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Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
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DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

PROS IN MOTION

Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston
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Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston

• As was widely rumored, Audacy Sports-Talk WEEI/Boston makes it official and welcomes market veteran Rich Shertenlieb, who will co-host

Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger
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Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger
V-103 Remixed With Amiker, Sturgess & Ski
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V-103 Remixed With Amiker, Sturgess & Ski

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on V-103 Remixed With Amiker, Sturgess & Ski
K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
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K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
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CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

FREE AGENT

Pros On The Loose: Allison Demers
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Pros On The Loose: Allison Demers

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Allison Demers

• Longtime Connecticut radio pro Allison Demers exits her midday spot at Classic Hits WHCN (105.9 The River)/Hartford after nearly

Pros On The Loose: Ryan Gibbons
CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Pros On The Loose: Ryan Gibbons

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Ryan Gibbons
Black River Pros On The Loose
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Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose
Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar
AC CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar

JOBS

Opportunity Knocks In Columbia, SC
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Opportunity Knocks In Columbia, SC

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity Knocks In Columbia, SC

• Locally owned Midlands Media Group, which serves the rapidly growing Columbia, SC market is looking for a talented Production/Creative

Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
Want To Wake Up in Charlottesville?
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Want To Wake Up in Charlottesville?

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Want To Wake Up in Charlottesville?
Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!
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Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!

BREAKING NEWS

WMG Makes TIME100 List
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WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List

• Warner Music Group was named to the sixth annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting companies making an extraordinary

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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

• Cumulus Media is accelerating its commitment to data-driven sales by partnering with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions. The move

Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

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NAB Rolls Down ’26 Marconi Window
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NAB Rolls Down ’26 Marconi Window

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Rolls Down ’26 Marconi Window

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced that the 2026 Marconi Radio Award nomination window is now open through

WMG Makes TIME100 List
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WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

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WMG Makes TIME100 List
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WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BMG & Concord Announce Merger
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BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

PROGRAMMING

Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

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Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
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Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
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DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

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