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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

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame (CRHoF) is now accepting nominations for its Class of 2027, with the submission

Friday: World College Radio Day
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Friday: World College Radio Day

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Friday: World College Radio Day

• Over 700 college radio stations in over 50 countries will unite to celebrate the 16th World College Radio Day

McCormack Upped To GM, Saga Hampton Roads
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McCormack Upped To GM, Saga Hampton Roads

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McCormack Upped To GM, Saga Hampton Roads

• Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announced the promotion of Tiffany McCormack from Director of Sales to General Manager, succeeding

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

• Beasley Media Group Las Vegas has been named as the official year-round audio partner of the NHL’s Vegas Golden

Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville
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Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville

• Cox Media Group has promoted Jud Heussler to Director of Operations for its Jacksonville group — Top 40 95.1

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

• There’s been a programming change at MARC Media Country 97.5 WPCV/Lakeland, FL, as afternoon personality Nic Allen is elevated

Portland’s KXL & KOIN 6 Join Forces
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Portland’s KXL & KOIN 6 Join Forces

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Portland’s KXL & KOIN 6 Join Forces

• Connoisseur News-Talk KXL (FM News 101)/Portland, OR has entered into a news partnership with local Nexstar CBS affiliate KOIN

RAB Names New Officers & Directors
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RAB Names New Officers & Directors

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RAB Names New Officers & Directors

• On Sept. 23-24, RAB held its Fall Board of Directors meeting in Cleveland, during which a new slate of

Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
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Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

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• Megan Moroney, Michelle Branch, Bebe Rexha and Ashe will headline Audacy’s 13th annual We Can Survive concert on October

Dogs & Cats, Living Together….
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Dogs & Cats, Living Together….

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dogs & Cats, Living Together….

• Mass Hysteria… highly unlikely! This week, two very familiar voices are returning to Baltimore morning radio — Intern John

EXECUTIVE ACTION

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

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame (CRHoF) is now accepting nominations for its Class of 2027, with the submission

McCormack Upped To GM, Saga Hampton Roads
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McCormack Upped To GM, Saga Hampton Roads

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

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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

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Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville
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Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville

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PROGRAMMING

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

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame (CRHoF) is now accepting nominations for its Class of 2027, with the submission

Friday: World College Radio Day
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Friday: World College Radio Day

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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

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Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville
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Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville

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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

PROS IN MOTION

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

• There’s been a programming change at MARC Media Country 97.5 WPCV/Lakeland, FL, as afternoon personality Nic Allen is elevated

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
Zeb Norris Comes Home To KTYD
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Zeb Norris Comes Home To KTYD

September 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeb Norris Comes Home To KTYD
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!

FREE AGENT

Dogs & Cats, Living Together….
BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Dogs & Cats, Living Together….

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dogs & Cats, Living Together….

• Mass Hysteria… highly unlikely! This week, two very familiar voices are returning to Baltimore morning radio — Intern John

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
Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell
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Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
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Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

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
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Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW

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

BREAKING NEWS

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

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the appointment of Libby Bush as President, Global Brands and Commercial Partnerships, starting in

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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

• Beasley Media Group Las Vegas has been named as the official year-round audio partner of the NHL’s Vegas Golden

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
ASCAP Executive Action
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ASCAP Executive Action

September 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Executive Action
Garth Tunes Out Of TuneIn Deal
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Garth Tunes Out Of TuneIn Deal

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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

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame (CRHoF) is now accepting nominations for its Class of 2027, with the submission

Friday: World College Radio Day
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Friday: World College Radio Day

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McCormack Upped To GM, Saga Hampton Roads
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McCormack Upped To GM, Saga Hampton Roads

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

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Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
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Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

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Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
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Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

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Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
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Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

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BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board
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BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board

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ASCAP Executive Action
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ASCAP Executive Action

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

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Friday: World College Radio Day
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Friday: World College Radio Day

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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

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Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville
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Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville

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Allen Elevated To PD, WPCV/Lakeland
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Allen Elevated To PD, WPCV/Lakeland

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Portland’s KXL & KOIN 6 Join Forces
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Portland’s KXL & KOIN 6 Join Forces

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