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Meet Your 2021 Radio HOF Nominees!

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

The Museum of Broadcast Communications today announced the 2021 Radio Hall Of Fame nominees — 24 people and shows in

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AWARDS CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

NAB Announces Service To America Awards

July 11, 2021 kevincarter NAB Leadership Foundation

• The NAB Leadership Foundation revealed the winners of the 2021 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize outstanding

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Paul Anderson Establishes Journalism Prize

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 kevincarter Workhouse Media

• Paul B. Anderson, Principal & CEO of Seattle-based Workhouse Media, has established The Shaufler Prize in Journalism at the

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PUBLIC SERVICE SYNDICATION 

DeDe McGuire Named 2021 MIW Airblazer

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 kevincarter DeDe McGuire, MIW

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

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Recording Academy Awaits Your RSVP

June 28, 2021June 29, 2021 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® has extended membership invitations to 2,710 established music pros from wide-ranging backgrounds, genres and disciplines. As

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Four-Part Harmony At The ACM

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 kevincarter ACM

The Academy of Country Music® announced four promotions within three departments — Pictured, (l-r): Jen Heaton is elevated to Vice President,

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Gaffigan To Open NAB Show

June 22, 2021 kevincarter NAB Show

• Actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan will open NAB Show with a live comedy performance at the NAB Show Sunday

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Lester Holt To Enter NAB Hall Of Fame

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 kevincarter Lester Holt, NAB Show, NBC News

• Award-winning journalist Lester Holt, anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt will be inducted into

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Miranda To Be Honored By NAB

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 kevincarter NAB Leadership Foundation

• Critically acclaimed playwright, songwriter, actor and director, Lin-Manuel Miranda will receive the 2021 Service to America Leadership Award from

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Wiser A Gracie Award Winner

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 kevincarter Gracie Awards, KLOS

• Meruelo Media is proud to announce that Marci Wiser, midday personality at Classic Rock 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles has been

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CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement
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CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

• Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA), has announced her decision to retire at the end of 2026, marking the

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MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
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MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

• MediaCo Holding Inc., owners WQHT (HOT 97) & WBLS/New York, among other media properties, this week announced six strategic

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
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Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

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UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

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J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC URBAN 

J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty

• Urban One’s KBXX (97.9 The Box)/Houston proudly announces the return of DJ J-Que to morning drive. Beginning Monday, Jan.

Chicago’s Score Adds Frequency Modulation
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s Score Adds Frequency Modulation

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KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

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iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
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iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

PROGRAMMING

J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty
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J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty
Chicago’s Score Adds Frequency Modulation
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s Score Adds Frequency Modulation

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chicago’s Score Adds Frequency Modulation
KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
Nominees Announced For iHeartPodcast Awards
AWARDS CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Nominees Announced For iHeartPodcast Awards

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominees Announced For iHeartPodcast Awards
Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

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