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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

KEXP’s Tom Mara Passes The Torch

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 kevincarter KEXP

• Seattle-based nonprofit music radio station KEXP announced that its longtime Executive Director, Tom Mara, will officially step down on

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Grenier Named Area Pres., iHeart Albany

November 10, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that Howard Greiner has been named as the next Area President for the Albany, NY area, which

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

G Accelerates To 88MPH…

November 10, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter G Accelerate Networks, Gen Media Partners

• Warren Friedland, Managing Partner of Gen Media Partners and veteran network radio executive Jim Higgins announced the launch of

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Broadway: From AM To PM On WDRQ/Detroit

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDRQ

• While there has been no official comment yet, RAMP has confirmed that Broadway will be moving from mornings back

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AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Country Radio HOF Deadline Friday!

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2022

• Not to push you or anything… but the nomination deadline for the 2022 Country Radio Hall of Fame is

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Testa Upped To VP/A&R At UMPG

November 9, 2021 kevincarter UMPG

• Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced that Taylor Testa has been promoted to Vice President, A&R. Testa, who most

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Marconi Awards Wednesday!

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB

• Just a reminder that the 2021 National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) Marconi Radio Awards will be presented on Wednesday,

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Broadcasters Foundation Here To Help

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America has launched its annual year-end giving campaign, with an appeal for tax-deductible donations that

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Brian Benedik Joins Audacy As CRO

November 9, 2021November 10, 2021 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy welcomes Brian Benedik as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer, effective December 1. He succeeds longtime Audacy CRO Bob Phillips,

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OutKick & Skyview Networks Team Up

November 8, 2021 kevincarter OutKick, Skyview Networks

• OutKick has tapped Skyview Networks to build market share and maximize network advertising revenue opportunities for OutKick’s Sports Talk

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BREAKING NEWS

Pebbles Positively Leaving HOT 96.9/Boston
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Pebbles Positively Leaving HOT 96.9/Boston

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pebbles Positively Leaving HOT 96.9/Boston

• After an extraordinary 38-year career as a beloved morning show voice on Beasley’s WBQT (HOT 96.9)/Boston, Pebbles has decided

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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

• Cumulus Media is accelerating its commitment to data-driven sales by partnering with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions. The move

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

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Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt

• Max Media of Coastal Virginia is proud to announce a pair of major programming moves that strengthen its leadership

Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
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Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
Pebbles Positively Leaving HOT 96.9/Boston
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Pebbles Positively Leaving HOT 96.9/Boston

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pebbles Positively Leaving HOT 96.9/Boston

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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
WMG Makes TIME100 List
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WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BMG & Concord Announce Merger
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BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger

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Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
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Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

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