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AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

July 7, 2026 kevincarter CRS, Lon Helton

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) is proud to announce that legendary broadcaster, industry leader, Country Radio Hall of Famer,

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Caroline Beasley Enters FL Broadcasters HOF

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group proudly announces that Chief Executive Officer Caroline Beasley has been inducted into the 2026 Florida Broadcasters

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Richards, Steinem Earn Gracies Torch Award

June 10, 2026 kevincarter AWMF===, Gracie Awards

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is proud to announce that producer, writer, and activist Amy Richards,

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Winners Announced At Radio Mercury Awards

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 kevincarter Radio Mercury Awards

• The best in radio and audio creative were honored Wednesday evening as winners of the 2026 Radio Mercury Awards

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Texas Radio HOF Nominations Open Today

June 1, 2026May 31, 2026 kevincarter Texas Radio Hall of Fame

• Nominations for the Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 open at Noon today. The nominations portal will

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Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026May 27, 2026 kevincarter MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the selection of Christine Manika, Brand Manager/midday host for

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iHeart, P&G Launch Elton John Impact Awards

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 kevincarter Elton John, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia and P&G announced the inaugural Elton John Impact Awards, celebrating trailblazing LGBTQ+ community members and prominent allies. Hosted

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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026May 13, 2026 kevincarter ABC, Grammy Awards

• The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027,

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CMA & Disney Renew Vows

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 kevincarter ABC, CMA, Disney

• The Country Music Association (CMA) and Disney have extended their agreement for the CMA Awards, Country Music’s Biggest Night™,

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Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Radio Mercury Awards

• The Radio Mercury Awards, produced by RAB, announced the finalists for the 2026 competition, recognizing the year’s most creative

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BREAKING NEWS

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

• Audacy Top 40 98.5 KLUC/Las Vegas has tapped local radio and television veteran Shawn Tempesta as its new morning host,

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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

• Premier Media Group and Bonneville Seattle have come to a partnership agreement that will allow Bonneville’s MyNorthwest.com to share

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
Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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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
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

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
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

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Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

• Audacy Top 40 98.5 KLUC/Las Vegas has tapped local radio and television veteran Shawn Tempesta as its new morning host,

98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem
WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

July 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

LABEL LOVE

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

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

PROGRAMMING

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

July 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

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