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Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
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Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

• It’s a done deal — Christian broadcaster K-LOVE, Inc. has formally closed on the $8 million purchase of now

NAB Crystal Window Swings Open
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NAB Crystal Window Swings Open

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Crystal Window Swings Open

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is accepting entries for the 41st annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards, which honor

The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LITE AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw

• Veteran programmer and air talent Dylan Salisbury has touched down in scenic Saginaw, MI, hired by MacDonald Broadcasting as

Condolences: Ray Caviano
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano

• Influential music executive Ray Caviano, the founder of RFC Records, who helped shape the rise of disco and dance

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

• 90.3 WMSC-FM, the student radio station of New Jersey’s Montclair State University, will broadcast 24 hours of student-led specialty

Major Honor For La Exitosa’s Gloria B
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Major Honor For La Exitosa’s Gloria B

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Major Honor For La Exitosa’s Gloria B

• Emmis bilingual Latin Pop WEPN (La Exitosa 98.7)/New York is proud to announce that midday personality Gloria B has

World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
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World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

• Throughout the month of October, public radio’s leading music program World Cafe® will celebrate its 35th anniversary with special

News Updates From Lotus Seattle
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News Updates From Lotus Seattle

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on News Updates From Lotus Seattle

• Lotus Seattle announced that Jeff Pohjola has been named Director of News & Programming for KNWN (Northwest Newsradio 97.7

Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

• Albany, NY-based Pamal Broadcasting announced it has agreed to acquire Galaxy Media, which owns / operates 10 radio stations

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

• Hubbard | Media That Connects has elevated John Goforth to President of the company’s Gamut Podcast Network, effective immediately.

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

• It’s a done deal — Christian broadcaster K-LOVE, Inc. has formally closed on the $8 million purchase of now

NAB Crystal Window Swings Open
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NAB Crystal Window Swings Open

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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

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Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF
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Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF

PROGRAMMING

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

• It’s a done deal — Christian broadcaster K-LOVE, Inc. has formally closed on the $8 million purchase of now

The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LITE AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
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World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

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News Updates From Lotus Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

News Updates From Lotus Seattle

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on News Updates From Lotus Seattle

PROS IN MOTION

The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LITE AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw

• Veteran programmer and air talent Dylan Salisbury has touched down in scenic Saginaw, MI, hired by MacDonald Broadcasting as

Major Honor For La Exitosa’s Gloria B
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Major Honor For La Exitosa’s Gloria B

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Major Honor For La Exitosa’s Gloria B
Allen Elevated To PD, WPCV/Lakeland
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Allen Elevated To PD, WPCV/Lakeland

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Elevated To PD, WPCV/Lakeland
Race Taylor Exits WCBS-FM/New York
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Race Taylor Exits WCBS-FM/New York

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Race Taylor Exits WCBS-FM/New York
YourClassical Morning Seel Of Approval
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YourClassical Morning Seel Of Approval

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on YourClassical Morning Seel Of Approval

FREE AGENT

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

• It’s a done deal — Christian broadcaster K-LOVE, Inc. has formally closed on the $8 million purchase of now

Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LITE AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
Dogs & Cats, Living Together….
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Dogs & Cats, Living Together….

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dogs & Cats, Living Together….
Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli
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Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli

September 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli

JOBS

On-Air Opening In Saginaw!
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On-Air Opening In Saginaw!

September 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on On-Air Opening In Saginaw!

• MacDonald Broadcasting in scenic Saginaw, MI, home of Country WKCQ (98.1 KCQ), Adult Hits WMJO (97.3 Joe FM), and

Family First For Mix 106.5’s Jess Dutra
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Family First For Mix 106.5’s Jess Dutra

August 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Family First For Mix 106.5’s Jess Dutra
Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
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Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC SERVICE 

Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW

August 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW

BREAKING NEWS

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
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CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has announced Dolly Parton as the recipient of the 2027 Artist Humanitarian Award, recognizing a

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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

• 90.3 WMSC-FM, the student radio station of New Jersey’s Montclair State University, will broadcast 24 hours of student-led specialty

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
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Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York
Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn
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Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn

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Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
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Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

• It’s a done deal — Christian broadcaster K-LOVE, Inc. has formally closed on the $8 million purchase of now

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
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CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

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NAB Crystal Window Swings Open
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NAB Crystal Window Swings Open

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Crystal Window Swings Open

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CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
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CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

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Condolences: Ray Caviano
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Condolences: Ray Caviano

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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
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Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
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Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
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Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
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Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw
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The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw

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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
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World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

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News Updates From Lotus Seattle
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News Updates From Lotus Seattle

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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

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