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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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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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AC CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Chuck Mangione

• Jazz musician Chuck Mangione, who had one of the biggest pop-jazz instrumental crossover hits of all time with “Feels

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 kevincarter Tunecore

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Paris-based Believe — has named Nicki Shamel as

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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Kobalt

• Kobalt, the world’s leading independent music publisher, has promoted Derek Cournoyer to SVP of Global Digital Business. In his

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Innes Back In At Detroit’s WLLZ

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WLLZ

• The Josh Innes Show is making its triumphant return to mornings on iHeartMedia Classic Rock 106.7 WLLZ (Detroit’s Wheels/Detroit,

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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter WNEW

• We were happy to hear that our longtime friend, label veteran Tony Monte is knee-deep in production of an

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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced it will slash its budget by about $8 million in order to provide that money to member

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EMF Executive Action

July 23, 2025 kevincarter EMF

• Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the parent organization of leading Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, welcomes Bobby Wood as

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BREAKING NEWS

Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

• Following the recent appointment of Keith Dakin as Senior Vice President of Programming, the newly enlarged Connoisseur Media is

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a

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
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

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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

• Following the recent appointment of Keith Dakin as Senior Vice President of Programming, the newly enlarged Connoisseur Media is

NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
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NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

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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

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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

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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 URBAN 

Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
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The [Pillar] Programming Dept.

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY
Andrews Awarded Mornings At WOLX/Madison
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Andrews Awarded Mornings At WOLX/Madison

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Awarded Mornings At WOLX/Madison
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!

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