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CHARITY CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

July 28, 2025 kevincarter BFOA, MSBC

• Veteran morning personality Todd Pettengill, best known as one half of the multiple award-winning Scott & Todd in the

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: Station Contesting, Part II (Prize Amounts)

July 28, 2025July 27, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• Last week we shared data showing that contesting continues to be a tactic that punches above its weight for

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Lisa Chase

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 kevincarter

• We were saddened to learn of the loss of Lisa Chase, Senior Editor and Co-Founder of RADIO ONLINE and

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DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

July 25, 2025July 29, 2025 kevincarter APMG, LAist, MPR

• American Public Media Group, the tax-exempt, nonprofit parent organization of American Public Media (APM), Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), and

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter

• iHeartMedia Norfolk has moved its local Black Information Network (BIN) affiliate from 105.3FM (WNOH), up the dial to 92.1

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025July 27, 2025 kevincarter KBAY, KEZR

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer J Love has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s San Jose-San Francisco

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Classical FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 kevincarter GBH, GBH Music

• GBH Music and CRB Classical 99.5 (both part of Boston’s venerable GBH) have posted two new full-time openings: 1)

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter WLS-AM

• On Saturday night, July 26, from 10pm until midnight CT, “The Big 89” lives again, as WLS-AM 890/Chicago proudly

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Akando Music, Triple Tigers

• Akando Music, a Country radio promotion arm of Triple Tigers Records has rounded out its promotion staff with the

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC SERVICE 

Jackson Moved By People Mover Honor

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 kevincarter WJR

• Lloyd Jackson, co-host of ‘JR Morning on Cumulus News-Talk WJR 760 AM/Detroit, has been named the official voice of

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BREAKING NEWS

Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE PODCASTING STREAMING 

Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

• Michael Bryan, former Global Head of Country Music for Apple Music, announced the formation of his new entertainment venture,

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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

• SiriusXM announced a new audio advertising partnership with Google that connects YouTube to one of the largest audio advertising

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

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Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

• iHeartMedia Philadelphia has tapped longtime company veteran Jeff Hurley as Senior Vice President of Programming, with oversight of Urban

Fred Show Joins HOT 99.5/DC & Z104.3/Baltimore
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Fred Show Joins HOT 99.5/DC & Z104.3/Baltimore

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fred Show Joins HOT 99.5/DC & Z104.3/Baltimore
Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE PODCASTING STREAMING 

Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

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Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
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Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

PROGRAMMING

Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
AWARDS Consultants CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

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