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Usher To Host iHeartRadio Music Awards

May 11, 2021May 12, 2021 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX announced that Usher will host and perform during the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing LIVE from

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AWARDS CONDOLENCES CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Rita Houston Honored With Memorial Award

May 6, 2021 kevincarter WFUV, WXPN

• The legacy of the late, legendary Rita Houston, longtime PD of Fordham University’s influential non-comm WFUV/New York is being

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Murrow Awards… Awarded

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 kevincarter Murrow Awards

• UPDATED: Since 1971, the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has been honoring outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Marconi Window Cranked Open

May 3, 2021 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is now accepting nominations for the 2021 NAB Marconi Radio Awards and will

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CMA Broadcast Awards Nominations Open

May 2, 2021 kevincarter CMA Awards

• Eligible CMA members may now submit applications for the 2021 CMA Broadcast Awards for “Broadcast Personality,” “Station” and “National

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Recording Academy Makes Major Changes

April 30, 2021May 2, 2021 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® on Friday announced significant changes to its Awards process “that reflect its ongoing commitment to evolve

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AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WBAL Up For Six AP Awards

April 30, 2021 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL

• Hearst Television’s WBAL (NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5)/Baltimore was recently announced as a finalist in six categories in the Chesapeake Associated

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AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS URBAN AC 

O’Jay Enters Tennessee Radio HOF

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 kevincarter Bobby O'Jay, Tennessee Radio HOF, WDIA

• We join the rest of the industry in congratulating Memphis radio icon Bobby O’Jay, PD/morning personality on iHeartMedia’s WDIA

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AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

GRAMMY Museum Reopens May 21

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 kevincarter Grammy Museum, Recording Academy

• The GRAMMY Museum® in downtown Los Angeles will reopen its doors to the public on Friday, May 21 after

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Meet Your CRS Agenda Committee

April 26, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2022

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc® announced the individuals who will serve on the 2021-2022 CRS Agenda Committee under the leadership

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BREAKING NEWS

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

• After what felt like an eternal (five-year) absence, Bell Media has relaunched its beloved Windsor, Ontario-based Alternative station 89X,

NuVoodoo

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House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Condolences: Gary Burbank
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: Gary Burbank

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Gary Burbank

LABEL LOVE

No Higher Honor In Higher Education
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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 Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

PROGRAMMING

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
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Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

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