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The Programming Dept: Paul Andresen

February 4, 2021 kevincarter KELO-FM, Midwest Communications

• Midwest Communications’ AC 101.9 KELO-FM/Sioux Falls, SD welcomes Paul Andresen as its new Brand Manager and afternoon personality, starting

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AC FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES 

Full-time Gig In Idaho Falls!

February 4, 2021February 5, 2021 kevincarter KLCE. Riverbend Communications

• Riverbend Communications’ AC KLCE (Classy 97) in scenic Idaho Falls, ID is actively looking for a full-time live on-air

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TELEVISION 

Seacrest Steps Off The Red Carpet

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 kevincarter Ryan Seacrest

• Radio & TV personality/media mogul Ryan Seacrest announced that he’s giving up one of his numerous on-air gigs —

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Sports, Minus Traffic & Weather

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 kevincarter Entercom, WJFK, WTEM

• Entercom announced some on-air moves at the company’s D.C. Sports outlets, WJFK (106.7 The Fan) and WTEM (The Team 980)/Washington.

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG’s Mission: Meaningful Change

February 4, 2021February 5, 2021 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the appointment of Dr. Menna Demessie as Senior Vice President and Executive Director of

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Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

United Stations Unites With Richards

February 4, 2021 kevincarter United Stations

• United Stations Media Networks (USMN) announced a partnership with veteran programmer Tim Richardsand his new company, Tim Richards Media.

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Always Trust A Station Over 50

February 4, 2021 kevincarter Entercom, KISW

• Entercom is excited to celebrate the upcoming 50th birthday of 99.9 KISW/Seattle, the market’s only rock and talk station.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Warner Teams Up With BPG Music

February 4, 2021 kevincarter BPG Music, Warner Records

• Warner Records announced the launch of an innovative strategic partnership with BPG Music, founded by Gee Roberson and longtime

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Wallen’s Big Loud Suspension

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 kevincarter Big Loud, Morgan Wallen

• On Wednesday morning, Morgan Wallen‘s record label, Big Loud issued a statement on social media that reads, “In the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Island Records’ Pres. Darcus Beese Leaving

February 3, 2021 kevincarter Island Records, UMG

• Darcus Beese is stepping down as President & CEO of Island Records and is leaving the company. A statement from

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BREAKING NEWS

CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
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CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which has long provided funding to PBS and NPR on Friday announced that

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DIGITAL

iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

Serious CMA Executive Action
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TELEVISION 

Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

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Moneyball: The Best Marketing Channels for Radio Stations
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Moneyball: The Best Marketing Channels for Radio Stations

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: The Best Marketing Channels for Radio Stations

• Last week we drilled into the details of contest design for the fall book that looms less than two

Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING SYNDICATION TRIPLE A 

Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart

August 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart
Station Employee Killed In Freak Accident
CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE TOP 40 

Station Employee Killed In Freak Accident

August 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Station Employee Killed In Freak Accident

LABEL LOVE

SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
Warner Records Pros On The Loose
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose

PROGRAMMING

Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING SYNDICATION TRIPLE A 

Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart

August 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart
NPR Responds To CPB Closure News
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Responds To CPB Closure News
EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ
CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson
Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk

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