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X-Man: 20 Years Pass Like Magic

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 kevincarter XHRM

San Diego radio mainstay Xavier “The X-Man” reached a major broadcasting milestone this week — Tuesday, January 7 marked his

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iHeart Music Award Nominees Announced

January 8, 2020 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the nominees for the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing live from the Shrine Auditorium

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Grammys: Billie, Lizzo, Blake, Gwen, Aerosmith

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 kevincarter Grammy Awards

• The first wave of performers for this month’s 62nd Grammy Awards has been announced — please welcome major multiple nominees

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Recording Academy Addresses Diversity & Inclusion

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced it will implement recommendations set forth by the Recording Academy Diversity & Inclusion Task Force,

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Meet Your 2020 CRS New Faces

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 kevincarter CRS 2020

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has announced the lineup for the CRS 2020 New Faces of Country Music® Show — please

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Apple Music Awards Tonight

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 kevincarter Apple Music, Billie Eilish

• Introducing the Apple Music Awards, described as “a celebration of the best and boldest musicians of 2019 and the

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Calling All V/O Pros!

December 1, 2019December 2, 2019 kevincarter Benztown, P1 Media Group

• Our friends at Benztown have begun working on its 6th Annual Benztown 50 List of Radio’s Biggest Imaging Voices,

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Taylor Dominates 2019 AMAs

November 24, 2019November 25, 2019 kevincarter American Music Awards, Republic Records, Universal Music Group

• As expected, Taylor Swift was the major focus of Sunday’s American Music Awards broadcast. After a week or so of an

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Nominees For 62nd Grammy Awards Announced

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• Billie Eilish & Lizzo achieve nominations in Grammy’s “Big Four” General Field categories; Lil Nas X also dominates. Nominees for the

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‘New Faces’ Voting Now Open

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 kevincarter CRS 2020

• Voting for the CRS 2020 CRS New Faces of Country Music® Show lineup is now open to all full-time

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Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
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Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

• Audacy has elevated Tatjana Deegan to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Austin portfolio, which includes Hot

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
NRRC Strengthened By New Members
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NRRC Strengthened By New Members

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRRC Strengthened By New Members
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

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Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I
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Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I

• Last week we shared what people like about listening to radio in the car — and it’s a powerful

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
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WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.

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NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
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NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

July 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

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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
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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
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Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

PROGRAMMING

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
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WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
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NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

July 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
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Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
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KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
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Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
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Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

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