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Anna & Raven…. And YOU
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Anna & Raven…. And YOU

October 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Anna & Raven…. And YOU

• Connoisseur Media’s nationally syndicated Anna & Raven Show is looking for a creative, highly organized, and digitally savvy Digital

KiddChris Is Remotely Available
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KiddChris Is Remotely Available

October 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KiddChris Is Remotely Available

• Veteran radio personality KiddChris is graciously making himself available for remote fill-in/sidekick work on morning and afternoon shows across

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

• SoundExchange has appointed Paul Shaver as Senior Vice President, Business Development. In this role, he will lead efforts to

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

• Mary Louise Kelly announced she is stepping down as host of NPR’s flagship evening news program All Things Considered

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to spin off Classic Rock 94.3 WQCM-FM, licensed to

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
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Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

• Hubbard | Media That Connects Seattle just flipped the switch to launch Bull Classics — a Classic Country cousin

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

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
AWARDS CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

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

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

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

• SoundExchange has appointed Paul Shaver as Senior Vice President, Business Development. In this role, he will lead efforts to

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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
NAB Crystal Window Swings Open
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

NAB Crystal Window Swings Open

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

PROGRAMMING

Anna & Raven…. And YOU
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Anna & Raven…. And YOU

October 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Anna & Raven…. And YOU

• Connoisseur Media’s nationally syndicated Anna & Raven Show is looking for a creative, highly organized, and digitally savvy Digital

KiddChris Is Remotely Available
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KiddChris Is Remotely Available

October 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KiddChris Is Remotely Available
Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

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Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

PROS IN MOTION

KiddChris Is Remotely Available
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KiddChris Is Remotely Available

October 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KiddChris Is Remotely Available

• Veteran radio personality KiddChris is graciously making himself available for remote fill-in/sidekick work on morning and afternoon shows across

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
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
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
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

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….
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….
Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli

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

JOBS

On-Air Opening In Saginaw!
AC ADULT HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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!
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!
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

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

• SoundExchange has appointed Paul Shaver as Senior Vice President, Business Development. In this role, he will lead efforts to

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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
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
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

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Anna & Raven…. And YOU
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Anna & Raven…. And YOU

October 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Anna & Raven…. And YOU

• Connoisseur Media’s nationally syndicated Anna & Raven Show is looking for a creative, highly organized, and digitally savvy Digital

KiddChris Is Remotely Available
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KiddChris Is Remotely Available

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

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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

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Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
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Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

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PROGRAMMING

Anna & Raven…. And YOU
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Anna & Raven…. And YOU

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KiddChris Is Remotely Available
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KiddChris Is Remotely Available

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Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
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Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

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NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
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NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

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Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
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Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

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