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Salem Segues From Public To Private
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Salem Segues From Public To Private

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem Segues From Public To Private

• Salem Media, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition by The Christian Community Foundation, Inc., d/b/a WaterStone, officially taking

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

• This is the BIG one! Saga Communications’ KAZR (LAZER 103.3)/Des Moines, IA is looking for an experienced ROCK Morning

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Next Round’s On Sport & State
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Next Round’s On Sport & State

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next Round’s On Sport & State

• A media relationship that began nearly 20 years ago at WJOX/Birmingham, AL is entering a new chapter — DBL

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

• Audacy announced a strategic partnership with the MeidasTouch Network, the fast-growing independent media company founded by brothers Ben, Brett,

Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement

• Beasley Media Group announced that Mac Edwards, VP/Market Manager of the company’s Charlotte radio cluster, will step down from

Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

• In the wake of the recent retirement of beloved radio legend Gayle Garton, who served South Florida listeners for

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

• Frank Beard, the drummer of ZZ Top for nearly 60 years, has died at the age of 77. According

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

• We are having a serious ’80s flashback… Madonna leads the field of nominees for the 2026 MTV Video Music

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Salem Segues From Public To Private
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Salem Segues From Public To Private

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem Segues From Public To Private

• Salem Media, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition by The Christian Community Foundation, Inc., d/b/a WaterStone, officially taking

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement
ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

PROGRAMMING

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

• This is the BIG one! Saga Communications’ KAZR (LAZER 103.3)/Des Moines, IA is looking for an experienced ROCK Morning

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
Next Round’s On Sport & State
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Next Round’s On Sport & State

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next Round’s On Sport & State
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

PROS IN MOTION

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

• This is the BIG one! Saga Communications’ KAZR (LAZER 103.3)/Des Moines, IA is looking for an experienced ROCK Morning

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC
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Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC
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

FREE AGENT

Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta

• Serious changes are underway at Audacy’s WSTR (Star 94)/Atlanta — following the recent departure of Brand Manager Emily Boldon,

Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue
KCAL Flips To Jockless Classic Rock
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

KCAL Flips To Jockless Classic Rock

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCAL Flips To Jockless Classic Rock
Emily Boldon Exits Star 94/Atlanta
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Emily Boldon Exits Star 94/Atlanta

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Emily Boldon Exits Star 94/Atlanta

JOBS

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

• This is the BIG one! Saga Communications’ KAZR (LAZER 103.3)/Des Moines, IA is looking for an experienced ROCK Morning

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
 Ready To Drive DFW Home?
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

 Ready To Drive DFW Home?

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  Ready To Drive DFW Home?
Wanna Wake Up In Salt Lake City?
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Wanna Wake Up In Salt Lake City?

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanna Wake Up In Salt Lake City?

BREAKING NEWS

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

• On National Radio Day, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) proudly announces that Joel Oxley, President & General Manager

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Salem Segues From Public To Private
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Salem Segues From Public To Private

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem Segues From Public To Private

• Salem Media, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition by The Christian Community Foundation, Inc., d/b/a WaterStone, officially taking

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

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Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
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Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

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LABEL LOVE

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

PROGRAMMING

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

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Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
Next Round’s On Sport & State
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Next Round’s On Sport & State

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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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