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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Beasley Launches ‘Cooper & Anthony’

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group has launched The Cooper & Anthony Show on three of its Rock/Talk brands: WRXK (96k-Rock)/Fort Myers,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Chris Tyler Extends His Lansing Legacy

February 20, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WQTX, WWDK

• Longtime Lansing, MI radio pro Chris Tyler puts his years of market equity to excellent use yet again as

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

‘Into The Abyss With Class & Dignity’

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KSLX

• A major change is coming to morning radio in Phoenix, as Hubbard Classic Rock KSLX announced the impending finale

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Barb Sheltraw Retires From WKCQ/Saginaw

February 19, 2023 kevincarter WKCQ

• After a remarkable 45-year run with MacDonald Broadcasting Country WKCQ (98 KCQ)/Saginaw, MI, the last 20+ years as morning

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ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Alpha Media Remixed For Lincoln

February 19, 2023 kevincarter Alpha Media

• It’s been an active week or so for the crew at Alpha Media in Lincoln, NE — at midnight

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AC CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

“Crash” Davis On The Loose

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 kevincarter

• After 14 months as General Manager of Starnes Media Group News-Talk KWAM-AM/Memphis, Kevin “Crash” Davis is now a free

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE TELEVISION 

SAG-AFTRA’s Crabtree-Ireland Extended

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 kevincarter SAG-AFTRA

• The SAG-AFTRA National Board has overwhelmingly voted to extend National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland‘s agreement and

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Motown Records Reintegrated Into Capitol

February 19, 2023February 20, 2023 kevincarter Motown Records

• Motown Records continues to undergo a corporate transformation — after two years as a stand-alone label under the command

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH SALES 

MIW Releases ’22 Gender Analysis Study

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 kevincarter MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) annually compiles and analyzes the number of women in radio broadcasting

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

BFOA Honors McLaughlin’s Lifetime Achievements

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America announced the renaming of its annual Lifetime Achievement Award to the Edward F. McLaughlin

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BREAKING NEWS

NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

• NPR announced the appointment of Nadine Zylstra as its new Chief Content Officer. In her new role, Zylstra will

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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

• Amplified Voices, the streaming, podcast, and digital media platform powered by Superadio Networks and American Urban Radio Networks (AURN),

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

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KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

• Cumulus Media has expanded the broadcast footprint of its powerhouse Kansas City Talk radio station, KCMO (Talk Radio 95.7/710AM)

VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRIPLE A 

VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas

LABEL LOVE

Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

PROGRAMMING

KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRIPLE A 

VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO RAMP STREAMING 

Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

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