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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Howdy, New NAB Radio Board!

April 27, 2023 kevincarter NAB

• The NAB announced the results of the 2023 NAB Radio and Television Board of Directors elections. The two-year terms

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Mosley A Breath Of Fresh Air

April 27, 2023 kevincarter NPR, WHYY

• Award-winning public media journalist Tonya Mosley has been named as the co-host of Fresh Air with Terry Gross, the

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Michelle Matthews: Free Agent

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Saga Communications

• RAMP has confirmed that Michelle Matthews has exited as OM of Saga’s Columbus Radio Group in Columbus, OH and

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Val Blavatnik Elected To WMG Board

April 27, 2023April 29, 2023 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) announced the election of Val Blavatnik to the company’s Board of Directors, as well

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Busy Day At Connoisseur CT

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WEZN

• Connoisseur Media Connecticut announced several key internal moves, starting with the arrival of Jennifer Grullon as afternoon co-host on

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Executive Action: VuHaus Style

April 27, 2023 kevincarter VuHaus

• VuHaus Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving public media stations shared three major personnel announcements: 1) Michelle Conrad

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Out With The Old; In With The Q!

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Flinn Broadcasting, WHBQ

• Flinn Broadcasting Memphis is thrilled to announced that, as of 10am CT on Thursday, 107.5 WHBQ has dropped Classic

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Now Entering Pittsburgh: ‘Broadway & Friends’

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Broadway and Friends, WDSY

• Audacy Country WDSY (Y108)/Pittsburgh announced a new weekday lineup, effective May 1, starting with the news that Y108 will

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Taylor & Boomer Together Again

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• Cumulus Indianapolis welcomes Jill “Taylor” Testerman in the dual role of midday personality on Country 95.5 WFMS and Digital

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Berman Boosted To Pres./Sales At WWO

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media has promoted Brandon Berman to President of Sales at Westwood One. He is replacing Ron Russo, who

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BREAKING NEWS

Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION SALES 

iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades

• iHeartMedia snuck in several pre-holiday executive announcements just under the wire, starting with the promotion of Mark Glynn to

Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
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Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
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Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

LABEL LOVE

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
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Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
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Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
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Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
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Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

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