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CONVENTIONS

AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Rusty Walker Scholarship Deadline!

November 1, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2022

• This Friday, Nov. 5 marks the deadline to apply for the Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) Rusty Walker Scholarship program,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

NAB Show Reimagined For 2022

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 kevincarter NAB Show

• The 2022 NAB Show, scheduled for April 23-27 in Las Vegas, will feature distinct destinations focused on three main

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

’22 Country Radio HOF Deadline Extended

October 22, 2021 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame

• The deadline to accept nominations for the 2022 Country Radio Hall of Fame has been extended to Friday. Nov.

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

NAB To Merge Radio Show & NAB Show

October 14, 2021October 15, 2021 kevincarter NAB Show, Radio Show

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) woke up early today to share two sizeable pieces of news: 1) The

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Keith Urban To Receive CRB Artist Achievement Award

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2022, Keith Urban

• Multi-award-winning recording artist Keith Urban has been announced as the recipient of the 2021 CRB Artist Career Achievement Award,

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Wanted, Creative Director, CRS

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2022

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is seeking to fill a Creative Director position following the recently announced departure of Darcie

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NAB Shows Canceled Over Delta Surge

September 15, 2021September 16, 2021 kevincarter COVID-19, NAB Show

• The NAB Show, Radio Show and Sales & Management Television Exchange (SMTE), which had been scheduled to run from Oct.

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Lisa McKay Scholarship Deadline!

September 13, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2022

• Just a gentle reminder that this Friday, Sept. 17, marks the deadline to apply for the CRB Lisa McKay

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Bev Brannigan: CRB President’s Honoree

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2022

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. announced Beverlee Brannigan as the 2021 recipient of the CRB President’s Award. Brannigan is

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NAB Show Presents Diversity Symposium

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 kevincarter NAB Show

• The NAB is launching a new NAB Show Diversity Symposium at the 2021 NAB Show. The two-part program will

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BREAKING NEWS

Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced that Phil Becker will join CMG Radio as Vice President, Audience & Content Growth,

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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

• The Elvis Duran Group, Looking4Larry and MCM Studios announced the launch of Podrophenia, colorfully described as “a next-generation podcast,

Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

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Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC
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Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC

• Hubbard | Media That Connects and the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) are joining forces to host the Morning

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

LABEL LOVE

River House Debuts The House Management
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River House Debuts The House Management

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on River House Debuts The House Management
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
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Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

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