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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KNML

• Cumulus Sports-Talk KNML-AM (610 & 95.9 The Sports Animal)/Albuquerque, NM has awarded popular sports broadcaster, UNM legend and 11-year

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Davis Succeeds Swedberg At iHeart/Twin Cities

October 15, 2025October 16, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KDWB, KEEY

• UPDATED:  Major moves in the Twin Cities, as iHeartMedia announced that Rich Davis has been named Senior Vice President

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SSRS Acquires Edison Research

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Edison Research, SSRS

• SSRS, a full-service market and survey research firm, announced that it has acquired Edison Research, a recognized leader in

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 kevincarter SonicTrek.ai

• SonicTrek.ai, a groundbreaking AI syndication company, proudly announces its launch today, introducing a new era of hyper-localized, 24/7, AI-infused

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College Radio Fights For Its Rights

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 kevincarter College Broadcasters, WCSB

• College radio is experiencing a Gen Z renaissance — for example, Montclair State University’s WMSC 90.3 FM alone has

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Swap Shop, With Rob, Holly & Coop

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WYCD

• Audacy Country 99.5 WYCD/Detroit announced a revised on-air lineup — The Rob and Holly Show, hosted by ACM and

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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025October 15, 2025 kevincarter D'Angelo

• D’Angelo, the legendary and elusive R&B singer who helped pioneer the musical genre known as “Neo-Soul,” died Tuesday after

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mike O’Brian Unplugging After 40 Years

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, KKLZ

• Mike O’Brian, longtime morning radio fixture on Beasley Classic Hits 96.3 KKLZ/Las Vegas and half of the iconic Mike

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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 kevincarter Nashville Harbor

• Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, a division of Big Machine Label Group, announces the appointment of Bridget Herrmann as

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‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WWPR

• iHeartMedia’s WWPR (Power 105.1)/New York announced the lineup for its upcoming holiday show, Power Sessions, happening Saturday, Dec. 13

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More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia
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More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED Monday, 6/29, 5pm PT: RAMP has confirmed more layoffs inside iHeartMedia. Here is the rapidly growing list of

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DIGITAL

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

• Hubbard continues the process of building a new afternoon drive show at heritage Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis-St. Paul to

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
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Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
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Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

PROGRAMMING

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
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Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
Black Public Radio Network Launches
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Black Public Radio Network Launches

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Public Radio Network Launches
Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION URBAN 

EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles
Dennis & Judi Reunite; Lou & Michele Move
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Dennis & Judi Reunite; Lou & Michele Move

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dennis & Judi Reunite; Lou & Michele Move

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