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  • A FAB Honor For Beasley & Blaylock
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  • Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’
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CONDOLENCES

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Condolences: Paul Menard

September 26, 2018 kevincarter

• Paul Menard, best known as “Irv Harrigan,” half of the National Radio Hall of Fame morning duo Charlie &

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Condolences: Michael Hayes

September 24, 2018 kevincarter

• We lost another good one this weekend — we were saddened today to learn of the passing of longtime

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

“Brother Bill” Gable Signs Off

September 19, 2018 kevincarter Art Vuolo

• Sad news was delivered to us by “Radio’s Best Friend,” Art Vuolo, who reported the passing of yet another

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Sean Demery

September 16, 2018September 18, 2018 kevincarter Sean Demery

• We were deeply saddened over the weekend to learn of the death of a friend and colleague to many

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We Will Never Forget

September 11, 2018September 10, 2018 kevincarter

• This morning, Sept. 11, 2018 marks the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America. In an effort to

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An Unimaginable Loss

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 kevincarter GoFundMe, iHeartMedia

• The close-knit radio family inside the iHeartMedia broadcast complex in Portland, OR is still trying to come to grips

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Mac Miller: Gone Far Too Soon

September 8, 2018September 9, 2018 kevincarter Mac Miller, Warner Bros. Records

• The music industry is mourning another senseless and tragically premature death — rapper Mac Miller was found dead last Friday

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O’Riordan’s Death Ruled Accidental

September 6, 2018September 6, 2018 kevincarter

• The official cause of death of Cranberries’ lead singer Dolores O’Riordan was accidental drowning due to alcohol intoxication. According to Variety,

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Jim Del Balzo

September 5, 2018September 6, 2018 kevincarter

• Our industry lost one of the good guys this week with the passing of Jim “Rocky” Del Balzo, probably

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Blakeley Tuggle

September 3, 2018 kevincarter

• Blakeley Davell Tuggle, best known for his lengthy and influential tenure at the late, great WHYT/Detroit, died in Detroit

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BREAKING NEWS

Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’

• The final piece of the on-air puzzle has finally fallen into place on Cumulus Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/Atlanta with

NuVoodoo

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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

• A genteel tip of our tea cup to Gene “Bean” Baxter, former longtime co-host of the legendary Kevin &

Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES STREAMING 

Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified

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LATEST POSTS

A FAB Honor For Beasley & Blaylock
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE TELEVISION 

A FAB Honor For Beasley & Blaylock

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A FAB Honor For Beasley & Blaylock

• The Florida Association of Broadcasters (FAB) will honor two of the state’s most accomplished broadcasting leaders — Caroline Beasley,

Burdine-Fly Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Burdine-Fly Announces Retirement

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Burdine-Fly Announces Retirement
Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’

LABEL LOVE

Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
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Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES STREAMING 

Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TOP 40 

iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

PROGRAMMING

Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’
Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group
CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group
Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!

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