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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hunter To Drive DC Home On WMAL

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus, WMAL

• Cumulus News-Talk 105.9 WMAL-FM/Washington, D.C. has tapped Derek Hunter as the station’s new afternoon host, weekdays from 3-6pm ET.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Tatum Named Area Pres., iHeart SC & GA

June 2, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has elevated Bobby Tatum to Area President of the company’s newly created South Carolina-Georgia Area — a region

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Texas Radio HOF Nominations Open

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 kevincarter Texas Radio Hall of Fame

• The window to submit nominations for the Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Class is now wide open.

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Talus Takes Command of Hot 98.7 & The Lou/STL

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WFUN

• Audacy welcomes major market veteran Tani “Talus” Robbin-Coker as Brand Manager of Urban Hot 98.7 (KEZK-HD2) and Urban AC

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Big Loud Welcomes ‘LT’ As SVP/Radio Promo

June 2, 2025June 3, 2025 kevincarter Big Loud Records

• Big Loud Records announces the hire of industry veteran Lauren “LT” Thomas as SVP, Radio Promotion, effective immediately. LT

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WRNR Rides Again!

June 2, 2025June 1, 2025 kevincarter Steve Kingston, WRNR

• For the many fans of the late, lamented Triple A WRNR/Grasonville-Annapolis, MD, there’s been a major musical void since

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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

June 2, 2025May 28, 2025 kevincarter Hallwood Media

• Hallwood Media is excited to announce the promotion of Tal Meltzer to Chief Operating Officer. In his newly expanded

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio RAMP 

Moneyball: Listeners Tell Us What Makes (Country) DJs Great

June 2, 2025May 29, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• We’re getting great feedback on our participation in a new CRS360 webinar, “A Face for Radio?” … A Difference

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FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES 

Taylor Finally Owns Her Own Work

May 30, 2025June 2, 2025 kevincarter Taylor Swift

• Our long national nightmare is over… Taylor Swift has officially purchased her back catalog of recordings that were initially

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iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartPodcast Network

• This Sunday evening, June 1 iHeartMedia will debut a new on-air format — True Crime Tonight, in collaboration with

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BREAKING NEWS

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
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Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

• On National Radio Day, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) proudly announces that Joel Oxley, President & General Manager

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO
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K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO

• K-LOVE, Inc., the parent organization of Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, announces the appointment of Evan Masyr as

Salem Segues From Public To Private
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Salem Segues From Public To Private

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem Segues From Public To Private
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!

LABEL LOVE

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

PROGRAMMING

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!
Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
Next Round’s On Sport & State
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Next Round’s On Sport & State

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next Round’s On Sport & State
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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