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Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the selection of Christine Manika, Brand Manager/midday host for

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

• Tucker “Frito” Young has returned to where it all began — Bryan Broadcasting in scenic Bryan-College Station, TX, where

3686 Records Enhanced x Four
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

3686 Records Enhanced x Four

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 3686 Records Enhanced x Four

• Nashville-based independent label 3686 Records is expanding its leadership and creative teams as it continues to build momentum within

Next BFOA Media Mixer Hits NYC
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Next BFOA Media Mixer Hits NYC

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next BFOA Media Mixer Hits NYC

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will once again bring the industry together for its next highly anticipated Media

Executive Action At TuneCore
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action At TuneCore

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At TuneCore

• TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists — part of Believe, the Paris-based global artist development company

SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’

• Public, member-supported Triple A KCSN (88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound)/Los Angeles just launched The Pinfield Sessions, a new video series

Clark Named Marketing Dir., Radio One Raleigh
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Clark Named Marketing Dir., Radio One Raleigh

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clark Named Marketing Dir., Radio One Raleigh

• Radio One Raleigh has elevated veteran media personality Karen Clark to Marketing Director, overseeing marketing strategy, promotions, experiential campaigns,

Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
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Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

• Spirit Music, one of the world’s leading independent music publishers, in partnership with Lyric Capital Group, has formally elevated

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced the appointment of Lauren Smith as Senior Director of Digital Sales. Smith will serve

Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement

• Beasley Media Group announced that Rob Tanner, Catherine Lane, and Chris Allen, cast members of the popular Tanner in

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the selection of Christine Manika, Brand Manager/midday host for

3686 Records Enhanced x Four
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

3686 Records Enhanced x Four

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 3686 Records Enhanced x Four
Executive Action At TuneCore
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Executive Action At TuneCore

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At TuneCore
Clark Named Marketing Dir., Radio One Raleigh
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Clark Named Marketing Dir., Radio One Raleigh

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clark Named Marketing Dir., Radio One Raleigh
Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

PROGRAMMING

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the selection of Christine Manika, Brand Manager/midday host for

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship
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Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship

May 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship

PROS IN MOTION

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

• Tucker “Frito” Young has returned to where it all began — Bryan Broadcasting in scenic Bryan-College Station, TX, where

3686 Records Enhanced x Four
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

3686 Records Enhanced x Four

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 3686 Records Enhanced x Four
Clark Named Marketing Dir., Radio One Raleigh
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROS IN MOTION URBAN URBAN AC 

Clark Named Marketing Dir., Radio One Raleigh

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clark Named Marketing Dir., Radio One Raleigh
RAB Welcomes Sabina Widmann As EVP
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RAB Welcomes Sabina Widmann As EVP

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RAB Welcomes Sabina Widmann As EVP
iHeart’s Margie Tasseff Announces Retirement
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iHeart’s Margie Tasseff Announces Retirement

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart’s Margie Tasseff Announces Retirement

FREE AGENT

Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement

• Beasley Media Group announced that Rob Tanner, Catherine Lane, and Chris Allen, cast members of the popular Tanner in

Godspeed, CBS News Radio
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Godspeed, CBS News Radio

May 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Godspeed, CBS News Radio
John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION VOICEOVER 

John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub
Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

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Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media

• Pillar Media announced that Chief Programming Officer Matt Stockman will conclude his service with the ministry on Aug. 31,

Opportunity Knocks In Columbia, SC
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Opportunity Knocks In Columbia, SC

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity Knocks In Columbia, SC
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!
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Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!

BREAKING NEWS

Next BFOA Media Mixer Hits NYC
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Next BFOA Media Mixer Hits NYC

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next BFOA Media Mixer Hits NYC

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will once again bring the industry together for its next highly anticipated Media

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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced the appointment of Lauren Smith as Senior Director of Digital Sales. Smith will serve

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

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Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the selection of Christine Manika, Brand Manager/midday host for

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
3686 Records Enhanced x Four
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3686 Records Enhanced x Four

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LABEL LOVE

3686 Records Enhanced x Four
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3686 Records Enhanced x Four

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Executive Action At TuneCore
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Executive Action At TuneCore

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At TuneCore
Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
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Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee
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Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee

May 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee
Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records
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Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records

May 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records
Rahal Wins Again In Indianapolis
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Rahal Wins Again In Indianapolis

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rahal Wins Again In Indianapolis

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Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
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Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
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Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
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SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
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Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship
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Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship

May 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship
Godspeed, CBS News Radio
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Godspeed, CBS News Radio

May 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Godspeed, CBS News Radio

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