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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media takes another step in divesting stations in several smaller markets acquired as part of its purchase of

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KOST 103.5/LA All-In On Delilah

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 kevincarter Delilah, KOST

• UPDATED: iHeartMedia AC KOST 103.5/Los Angeles announced the debut of Love Songs with Delilah, airing seven days a week

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Keith Cunningham Opens Black Box Group

November 17, 2025November 18, 2025 kevincarter Black Box Group, Keith Cunningham

• After a decade of service as Program Director Meruelo Media’s 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles, veteran programmer, strategist, and brand fixer

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Madson Named Brand Mgr., KIFM/Sacramento

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KIFM

• Audacy has elevated Kyle Madson to Brand Manager of KIFM-AM (ESPN 1320)/Sacramento. He will continue to co-host The Insiders

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LABF Loves Parenti & Chachi

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 kevincarter LABF

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) is pleased to announce that Deborah Parenti and Dave “Chachi” Denes have

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns

November 17, 2025November 16, 2025 kevincarter MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the return of its highly successful Digital Sales Mentorship

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: National vs. Local Callout

November 17, 2025November 16, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• NuVoodoo founder, Carolyn Gilbert is not known for mincing words. About national callout, she has said, “National music research

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Remembering Todd Snider

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 kevincarter Todd Snider

• One of the bright lights of Alt Country/Americana music, singer-songwriter Todd Snider has died. He was only 59. According

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Meet Your 2025 Giants Of Broadcasting

November 14, 2025November 17, 2025 kevincarter LABF

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) recognized an incredible lineup of trailblazing industry leaders for lifetime achievements during

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Connoisseur Takes Bakersfield Exit

November 14, 2025November 16, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Bakersfield, CA radio stations to Frequency

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
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Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

• Cumulus Media Atlanta formally announced the pending sale of its 97.9 FM translator (W250BC), along with a series of

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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

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Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
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Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

• Baltimore Public Media Triple A 89.7 WTMD/Baltimore kicks off the summer with A) new music leadership; B) the return

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
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Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
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Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

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Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
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Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

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Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
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Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
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Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

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Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
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Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
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Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
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Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
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Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
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Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.
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iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

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