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DOWNSIZING

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Canale On The Loose

May 28, 2020 kevincarter SummitMedia

• COVID-19-related budget cuts have come calling again, this time at SummitMedia Wichita, KS, as Frank Canale has exited his dual

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

COVID Cuts @ Connoisseur CT

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• RAMP has confirmed several COVID-19-related personnel cuts at Connoisseur Media Connecticut — let’s start at News-Talk WICC 600/Bridgeport, where morning

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AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE TRIPLE A 

Two Sides Of The Randi Kirshbaum Saga

May 18, 2020May 19, 2020 kevincarter Saga Communications

• On Monday, RAMP stood in the center of a two-sided story emanating out of Saga’s Portland Radio Group in

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DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO 

Buyouts At Minnesota Public Radio

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 kevincarter COVID-19, Minnesota Public Radio

• With the radio industry as a whole facing a budget crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota Public Radio

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Hubbard Radio Makes Sizeable Cuts

May 3, 2020September 21, 2021 kevincarter COVID-19, Hubbard Radio

• UPDATING: Late last Friday came word that Hubbard Radio, one of the last major broadcast groups to hold off

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Angie Fitzsimmons: Free Agent

April 28, 2020 kevincarter

• And the parade of COVID-19-related budgetary layoffs continue… we just heard from Angie Fitzsimmons, who has exited as morning

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Pros On The Loose

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 kevincarter Alpha Media, Saga Communications

• Earlier this week we reported on some of the cuts being made inside Alpha Media, due to the coronavirus

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Entercom Launches COVID-19 Relief Fund

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 kevincarter Entercom

• In the wake of the economic destruction caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Entercom is launching a COVID-19 Team Relief

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Alpha Media Making Cuts

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 kevincarter Alpha Media

• UPDATED: In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and its ongoing fallout on advertising revenue, Alpha Media has taken painful

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

iHeart Shares Cost-Saving Initiatives

April 14, 2020April 15, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia, Inc. on Tuesday announced a list of proactive initiatives in response to the currently weak economic environment resulting

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BREAKING NEWS

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

• SoundExchange has appointed Paul Shaver as Senior Vice President, Business Development. In this role, he will lead efforts to

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

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Anna & Raven…. And YOU
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Anna & Raven…. And YOU

October 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Anna & Raven…. And YOU

• Connoisseur Media’s nationally syndicated Anna & Raven Show is looking for a creative, highly organized, and digitally savvy Digital

KiddChris Is Remotely Available
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KiddChris Is Remotely Available

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
AWARDS CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
Condolences: Ray Caviano
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

PROGRAMMING

Anna & Raven…. And YOU
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Anna & Raven…. And YOU

October 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Anna & Raven…. And YOU
KiddChris Is Remotely Available
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KiddChris Is Remotely Available

October 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KiddChris Is Remotely Available
Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
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NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

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