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Month: October 2024

AWARDS CONVENTIONS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CBI Preps Broadcasting’s Next Generation

October 29, 2024October 30, 2024 kevincarter College Broadcasters

• College Broadcasters Inc. (CBI) hosted the 2024 National Student Media Convention (NSMC) Oct. 23-26 at the Renaissance Hotel in

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Urban One Realigns Executive Suite

October 29, 2024October 30, 2024 kevincarter Radio One. Urban One, REACH Media

• Urban One announced that David Kantor will retire as CEO of Radio One and Reach Media, effective Jan. 5,

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Leslie Whittle To Annex Cumulus Atlanta

October 28, 2024October 29, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• On Monday we confirmed that Louie Diaz has exited Cumulus Media Atlanta, where he had served as Program Director

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CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Mark Strauss

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter WAKY

• We’ve lost yet another radio vet — Mark Strauss, a fixture on Louisville radio since the early ’80s, most

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

Zeno, Estrella Launch Two HD NYC Stations

October 28, 2024October 29, 2024 kevincarter Estrella Media, Zeno Media

• Zeno Media, a leading provider of audio streaming and advertising technology, is proud to announce a partnership with MediaCo’s

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Seattle’s AM WolfPack Adds PM Drive In Phoenix

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KKWF, KMLE

• The Morning Wolfpack at Audacy Country KKWF (100.7 The Wolf)/Seattle is now enjoying some sweet interstate brand extension, as

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WGN Extends Manfredini Past 30-Year Mark

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced a contract extension with Lou Manfredini, the station’s resident do-it-yourself expert and mainstay for nearly 30

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Concord Closes On $850 Mil In Sr. Notes

October 28, 2024 kevincarter Concord

• Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has successfully closed a new series of $850 million in senior notes

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: Essential Things to Know About Heavy Podcast Listeners

October 28, 2024October 27, 2024 kevincarter NuVoodoo

It’s Mike O’Connor, NuVoodoo EVP Marketing Strategy, at the keyboard for this week’s Moneyball for Radio.  Part 1: Decoding the

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES STREAMING 

Ready To Drive Los Angeles Home?

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• One of the biggest gigs in Rock Radio is now open — we’re talking afternoon drive on the legendary

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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

• After keeping America in suspense for an extra week in making his highly anticipated announcement, Howard Stern proved that

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DIGITAL

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

• Connoisseur Media announced a pair of leadership promotions and a major programming appointment designed to strengthen operations and growth

Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

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Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
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Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

The Country Music Association (CMA) has released the list of finalists for the 2025 Broadcast Awards for both Personality and

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Woodward] Programming Dept.

LABEL LOVE

Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
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Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education

PROGRAMMING

Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
AWARDS CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

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Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio
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Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio
Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs
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Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs

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