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Happy Trails, Scott Wheeler!

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 kevincarter

• Sending our best wishes to longtime Peoria, IL programmer and air personality Scott Wheeler, whose retirement was effective on

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

From One Radio Content Pro To Another

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 kevincarter Radio Content Pro

• WP Media is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with veteran programmer Kris Abrams through his recently launched company,

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AWARDS Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Hall Of Famer, Ed Scarborough!

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 kevincarter

• We are sending our most sincere congratulations to legendary programmer and consultant Ed Scarborough, who last week was inducted

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Hanrahan Launches CoachedUP

October 30, 2023 kevincarter CoachedUP

• Veteran programmer and air talent Tom Hanrahan has launched his talent coaching business, “CoachedUP.” “Talent coaching has always been

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH TRIPLE A 

Paragon Elevates Conrad, Adds Logan

August 31, 2023 kevincarter Paragon

• Paragon has promoted Michelle Conrad to Marketing Director, overseeing Paragon’s marketing and communication efforts. Conrad, who also led Paragon’s

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Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

MIW & McVay Go Behind The Mic

August 30, 2023August 29, 2023 kevincarter McVay Media, MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the Behind the Mic Mentorshipprogram, sponsored by McVay Media.

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Consultants CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS RESEARCH 

Jock Study To Be Presented At MSBC

July 13, 2023 kevincarter Jacobs Media, MSBC

• Jacobs Media is pleased to present AQ5 — the company’s confidential questionnaire aimed at radio talent, and they would

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Introducing RMR Media Strategies

February 23, 2023 kevincarter RMR Media Strategies

• Say hello to RMR Media Strategies — a new Toronto-based full-service agency for creators & brands, launched by industry

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Fresh Eyes Now Magnified

January 10, 2023 kevincarter Radio's Fresh Eyes

• Industry vets Dave Paulus and John Shomby announced the expansion of their partnership consultancy, Radio’s Fresh Eyes to focus

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Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH TRIPLE A 

Benson & Dugan To Program KINK/Portland

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 kevincarter Alpha Media, KINK, P1 Media Group

• Veteran programmers Ken Benson and Max Dugan, co-founders of P1 Media Group, who have been providing research, strategies, and

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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

• Big Machine Label Group today announced the launch of a new imprint, Ascend Music, forged in partnership with music

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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

• Guests of Dolly Parton‘s famed Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN rejoiced over the July 4th weekend as

Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
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Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

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Robertson Leaving The River After 48 Years
AC FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Robertson Leaving The River After 48 Years

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Robertson Leaving The River After 48 Years

• It’s the end of a remarkable five-decade run — at the same station(!) — for Mark Robertson, morning show

A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

LABEL LOVE

A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
Condolences: Lou Christie
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Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie

PROGRAMMING

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey
CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey
Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

July 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

E. White Has Carolina On His Mind

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland

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