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A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 kevincarter A2IM

• In celebration of its 20th anniversary, A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music) proudly announces the 2025 honorees for

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AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Your Country Radio HOF Class Of ’25!

July 22, 2025July 23, 2025 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. hosted the 2025 Country Radio Hall of Fame dinner ceremony Monday evening, July 21, at

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NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

July 20, 2025 kevincarter NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc. (NYSBA) announced the addition of six new inductees into the New York

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AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee

July 9, 2025July 8, 2025 kevincarter MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) is proud to announce Hannah Brummer (a.k.a. Hannah B) as the

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Radio Hall Of Fame Presents Class of ’25

June 30, 2025July 1, 2025 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications just revealed the names of the ten (technically, 11, if you count Bob &

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AC AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING 

Karen Carson: Your 2025 MIW Airblazer

June 25, 2025June 28, 2025 kevincarter MIW, MSBC

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership

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50th Gracie Awards Luncheon Was Delicious

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Gracie Awards

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWM/F) presented the 50th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street

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More Honors For The Popular Sue Hall

June 17, 2025 kevincarter Bay Area Radio HOF

• Congrats to Bay Area radio icon Sue Hall, a 2019 inductee into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame,

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68th Grammy Awards Update

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 kevincarter Grammy Awards

• The Recording Academy® has revealed the key dates, deadlines and rule amendments leading up to the 68th Annual GRAMMY

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Americana Honors & Awards Nominees

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 kevincarter Americana Music Association

• The Americana Music Association has revealed the nominees for its 24th annual Americana Honors & Awards. This year’s nominations

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BREAKING NEWS

NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

• NPR announced it will slash its budget by about $8 million in order to provide that money to member

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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

• We were happy to hear that our longtime friend, label veteran Tony Monte is knee-deep in production of an

Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

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Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
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Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
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Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

• We were happy to hear that our longtime friend, label veteran Tony Monte is knee-deep in production of an

NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
EMF Executive Action
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EMF Executive Action

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on EMF Executive Action

LABEL LOVE

A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
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A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America
Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
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Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
Remembering Connie Francis
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Remembering Connie Francis

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Connie Francis
Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

PROGRAMMING

NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
Your Country Radio HOF Class Of ’25!
AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Your Country Radio HOF Class Of ’25!

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Country Radio HOF Class Of ’25!
NPR News Chief Announces Resignation
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR News Chief Announces Resignation

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR News Chief Announces Resignation
DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio
ADULT HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio
Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz

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