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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter The SoCal Sound

• Public, member-supported 88.5 FM, The SoCal Sound/Los Angeles, Southern California’s leading Triple A radio station, announced the lineup for

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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter A2IM

• The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) announced the hire of Grey Gordon as its new Communications & Digital

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter ESPN Los Angeles, KSPN

• Good Karma Brands (GKB) announced the elevation of Tommy Lam to Market Manager of 710 KSPN (ESPN Los Angeles),

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Val Steele: Free Agent

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 kevincarter Bicoastal Media, KDUK

• This week it was announced that Marquee Broadcasting, which owns television stations in multiple markets has agreed to purchase

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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 kevincarter BMI, RMLC

• BMI and the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) announced a settlement of their rate court proceeding. The new agreement,

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MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas

August 19, 2025August 20, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KSNE, KWNR, KYMT

• iHeartMedia has elevated MoJoe Roberts, PD of Country KWNR (95.5 The Bull)/Las Vegas, to Senior Vice President of Programming

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KC’s Wolf About To Wake Up Differently

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WDAF

• Last week we reported that Audacy Country WDAF (106.5 The Wolf)/Kansas City had cut ties with morning duo Zeke

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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• We recently reported that Warner Music Nashville’s Radio Department had restructured from three to two dedicated radio teams: Team

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J Steele Named VP/Programming, Zelus Phoenix

August 18, 2025August 19, 2025 kevincarter KKFR, KMVA, Zelus Media Group

• Zelus Media Group proudly announces that Jonathan “J” Steele, Brand Manager/morning co-host of KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix has been elevated

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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 kevincarter Big Loud Records

• Big Loud Records has strengthened its global executive marketing team with veteran hires and essential promotions, effective immediately. Let’s

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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

• Following the completion of Connoisseur Media’s acquisition of Alpha Media, the company today announced that Keith Dakin has been

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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

• Beasley Media Group has entered an agreement with premier podcast hosting and monetization platform, ART19, an Amazon company. With

SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

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Our Thoughts Are With Shelli Sonstein
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Our Thoughts Are With Shelli Sonstein

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Our Thoughts Are With Shelli Sonstein

• We join the rest of our industry in sending our love to Shelli Sonstein, Jim Kerr‘s longtime morning co-host

ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
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Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!
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Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!
Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod
Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
Rochester Now Rocks Harder
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Rochester Now Rocks Harder

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Now Rocks Harder
Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte

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