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iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

• iHeartMedia and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official

Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell

• RAMP has confirmed that Mat Mitchell has exited as Brand/Content Director of Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis after nearly

Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage

• Veteran programmer Chad Heritage has resigned as PD and morning host at Saga Country WVVR (Beaver 100.3)/Clarksville, TN after

Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing

• Big Loud Records announced the appointment of Jamie Younger as Vice President of Marketing. In her new role, Younger

Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership

• Super Hi-Fi this week announced a strategic partnership with Connoisseur Media that will see Connoisseur re-platform select stations nationwide

Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

• Audacy announced a vertical realignment of its programming and content structure, reorganized by format instead of location. CEO Kelli

Finn Named Dir. of Philanthropy, Partnerships, LABF
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Finn Named Dir. of Philanthropy, Partnerships, LABF

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Finn Named Dir. of Philanthropy, Partnerships, LABF

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) is pleased to announce that retired media executive Dan Finn has been

United Stations Welcomes Ken Prehl
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

United Stations Welcomes Ken Prehl

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations Welcomes Ken Prehl

• United Stations has appointed Ken Prehl as Director of Affiliate Sales & Special Projects. In his new role, Prehl

CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026
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CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) revealed the lineup for its popular “Cycle of A Song” series as part of the

WOKQ Is Now Doll’s House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WOKQ Is Now Doll’s House

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WOKQ Is Now Doll’s House

• Townsquare Media is pleased to announce that Garret Doll has been named Brand Manager and morning host of heritage

EXECUTIVE ACTION

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

• iHeartMedia and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership
Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

PROGRAMMING

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

• iHeartMedia and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official

Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell
Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage
Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership
Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

PROS IN MOTION

WOKQ Is Now Doll’s House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WOKQ Is Now Doll’s House

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WOKQ Is Now Doll’s House

• Townsquare Media is pleased to announce that Garret Doll has been named Brand Manager and morning host of heritage

ESPN 1320/Sacramento Re-Mixed
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

ESPN 1320/Sacramento Re-Mixed

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN 1320/Sacramento Re-Mixed
Scott Sharp Comes Home To Z-93/Dayton
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Scott Sharp Comes Home To Z-93/Dayton

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scott Sharp Comes Home To Z-93/Dayton
New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete
Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country

FREE AGENT

Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell

• RAMP has confirmed that Mat Mitchell has exited as Brand/Content Director of Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis after nearly

Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage
Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
CLASSIC HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: ‘Dash’

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: ‘Dash’

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NYSBA Seeks New President
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC SERVICE 

NYSBA Seeks New President

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Seeks New President

• After 15 years at the helm of the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA), President David Donovan announced he

Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg

December 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
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Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
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

BREAKING NEWS

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

• Concord announced that Fearless Records President Andy Serrao has been named Chief Creative Officer of Concord Label Group. Reporting to

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iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
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iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

• iHeartMedia and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official

Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
Burgess-Related Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Burgess-Related Executive Action

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess-Related Executive Action
Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

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iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

• iHeartMedia and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell

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Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
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Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
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Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026
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CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026
Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
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Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
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‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
Curb | Word Executive Action
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Curb | Word Executive Action

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curb | Word Executive Action

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iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
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iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell
Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage
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Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage
Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership
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Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership
Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure
RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement
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RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement

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