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Doug Podell Signs Off In Style
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Doug Podell Signs Off In Style

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Doug Podell Signs Off In Style

• Detroit radio was forever changed last week with the retirement of market legend Doug “Doc Of Rock” Podell, who

Amber Lee: Free Agent
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Amber Lee: Free Agent

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amber Lee: Free Agent

• Pros On The Loose — Amber Lee has exited as Operations Manager of the six-station Cumulus cluster in Topeka,

RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave
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RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave

• RadioAnalyzer, the leading real-time audience analytics platform for radio, is excited to welcome industry veteran Scott Musgrave as part

O’Rielly Named Pres. & CEO, The Media Institute
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

O’Rielly Named Pres. & CEO, The Media Institute

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on O’Rielly Named Pres. & CEO, The Media Institute

• After more than four decades of service to The Media Institute, Pres. & CEO Richard T. Kaplar announced he

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

• Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift commands The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) Year-End list of 2025 certifications. With her

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has unified its global sync operations, bringing its frontline, catalog, and now Production Music sync

MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) announced they have extended the submission window for the 2nd Annual

Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN
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Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN

• Rumors become reality at Audacy’s WFAN/New York with the official announcement that prodigal son Craig Carton is indeed returning

Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group has promoted Nicole Thomas from Co-Country Manager to Managing Director of Virgin Music Group, South Africa,

WIMZ Mornings: A New Era
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WIMZ Mornings: A New Era

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WIMZ Mornings: A New Era

• With the impending retirement of the long-running syndicated John Boy and Billy Show at the end of this month,

EXECUTIVE ACTION

RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave

• RadioAnalyzer, the leading real-time audience analytics platform for radio, is excited to welcome industry veteran Scott Musgrave as part

Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
O’Rielly Named Pres. & CEO, The Media Institute
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

O’Rielly Named Pres. & CEO, The Media Institute

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on O’Rielly Named Pres. & CEO, The Media Institute
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

PROGRAMMING

Doug Podell Signs Off In Style
CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Doug Podell Signs Off In Style

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Doug Podell Signs Off In Style

• Detroit radio was forever changed last week with the retirement of market legend Doug “Doc Of Rock” Podell, who

Amber Lee: Free Agent
AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Amber Lee: Free Agent

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amber Lee: Free Agent
RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave
Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN
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Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN
WIMZ Mornings: A New Era
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WIMZ Mornings: A New Era

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WIMZ Mornings: A New Era

PROS IN MOTION

Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN
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Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN

• Rumors become reality at Audacy’s WFAN/New York with the official announcement that prodigal son Craig Carton is indeed returning

Child Named Pres./CEO, All Classical Radio
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Child Named Pres./CEO, All Classical Radio

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Child Named Pres./CEO, All Classical Radio
Marshall Named Evening Anchor, WBBM/Chicago
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Marshall Named Evening Anchor, WBBM/Chicago

December 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marshall Named Evening Anchor, WBBM/Chicago
KOLA’s Vic Slick, Over & Out
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KOLA’s Vic Slick, Over & Out

December 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KOLA’s Vic Slick, Over & Out
Tom Hall Transitions At WYPR
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Tom Hall Transitions At WYPR

December 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Tom Hall Transitions At WYPR

FREE AGENT

Amber Lee: Free Agent
AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Amber Lee: Free Agent

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amber Lee: Free Agent

• Pros On The Loose — Amber Lee has exited as Operations Manager of the six-station Cumulus cluster in Topeka,

Today Is Giving Tuesday
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Today Is Giving Tuesday

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Today Is Giving Tuesday
Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
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Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
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Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

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In Maine, Blueberry Picks You
MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

In Maine, Blueberry Picks You

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on In Maine, Blueberry Picks You

• Blueberry Broadcasting announced that the legendary “Voice of Maine,” News-Talk 103.9 /101.3 FM WVOM/Howland-Bangor, and simulcast on 101.3 WVQM/Augusta,

GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
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GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
Burtscher Elevated At Audacy Country
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Burtscher Elevated At Audacy Country

November 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burtscher Elevated At Audacy Country
Drive Sacramento Home On KNCI!
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Drive Sacramento Home On KNCI!

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Drive Sacramento Home On KNCI!

BREAKING NEWS

Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group announced the appointment of Sherry Alaghehband as Vice President of National Promotion. In this new role,

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

• Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift commands The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) Year-End list of 2025 certifications. With her

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston
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Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

December 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

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Doug Podell Signs Off In Style
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Doug Podell Signs Off In Style

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Doug Podell Signs Off In Style

• Detroit radio was forever changed last week with the retirement of market legend Doug “Doc Of Rock” Podell, who

Amber Lee: Free Agent
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Amber Lee: Free Agent

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RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave
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RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave

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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records
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Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records
Remembering The Mavericks’ Raul Malo
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Remembering The Mavericks’ Raul Malo

December 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering The Mavericks’ Raul Malo

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Doug Podell Signs Off In Style
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Doug Podell Signs Off In Style

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Amber Lee: Free Agent
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Amber Lee: Free Agent

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RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave
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RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave

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Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN
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Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN

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WIMZ Mornings: A New Era
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WIMZ Mornings: A New Era

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Child Named Pres./CEO, All Classical Radio
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Child Named Pres./CEO, All Classical Radio

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