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Catsimatidis: Don’t Let Sun Set On AM Radio Act

September 21, 2025 kevincarter Red Apple Media, WABC

• By a vote of 50 to 1, The House Energy & Commerce Committee passed The AM Radio for Every

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CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026

• The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) and Country Radio Seminar (CRS) are now accepting applications for the 2026 Lisa McKay

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Eight To Be Honored At Gracies Leadership Awards

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 kevincarter Gracies Leadership Award

• The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) will recognize eight extraordinary leaders whose vision and impact are shaping the

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All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move

September 17, 2025 kevincarter MPR News

• Following a national search, Minnesota Public Radio’s MPR News promotes from within, announcing that political correspondent Clay Masters will

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CRB Announces 2026 Board

September 16, 2025 kevincarter CRB, CRS 2026

• The Country Radio Broadcasters have completed their elections for the organization’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors, which is comprised of

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WFUV/New York Undergoes Restructuring

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 kevincarter WFUV

• UPDATED: In response to the total loss of federal funding, Fordham University’s non-comm Triple A 90.7 WFUV/New York announced

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a

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Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!

September 4, 2025 kevincarter College Broadcasters

• College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) is pleased to announce the national finalists in the 2025 CBI National Student Production Awards.

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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announced that Early Bird Registration for CRS 2026 (March 18-20) will open — for One-Day

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Executive Action: Baltimore Public Media

September 2, 2025 kevincarter Baltimore Public Media, WTYD, WYPR

• Baltimore Public Media (BPM), parent company of NPR affiliate WYPR 88.1, Triple A WTMD 89.7, and Your Public Studios

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BREAKING NEWS

Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
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Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

• Music industry icon Sylvia Rhone is stepping down from her post as Chair & CEO of Epic Records, effective

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DIGITAL

NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action
CONCERTS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL PUBLIC SERVICE 

NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

• In response to the FTC’s legal action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Marijus Briedis, Chief Technology Officer at leading

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
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Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music

September 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President
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iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President

September 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President
WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates
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WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates

September 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates

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Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
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Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

• Music industry icon Sylvia Rhone is stepping down from her post as Chair & CEO of Epic Records, effective

Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX
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Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX
Moneyball: Brand Lift Studies for Radio Sales
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Moneyball: Brand Lift Studies for Radio Sales

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: Brand Lift Studies for Radio Sales

LABEL LOVE

Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
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Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R
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Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R
Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records
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Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records
Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra
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Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra
Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
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Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
Music Industry Pros Reunited!
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Music Industry Pros Reunited!

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Pros Reunited!

PROGRAMMING

Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX
Boomer Ready For What’s Next
AC COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Boomer Ready For What’s Next

September 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Boomer Ready For What’s Next
Catsimatidis: Don’t Let Sun Set On AM Radio Act
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Catsimatidis: Don’t Let Sun Set On AM Radio Act

September 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Catsimatidis: Don’t Let Sun Set On AM Radio Act
Toni Marie On The Move
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Toni Marie On The Move

September 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Toni Marie On The Move
SAG-AFTRA Denounces Kimmel Suspension
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SAG-AFTRA Denounces Kimmel Suspension

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SAG-AFTRA Denounces Kimmel Suspension
Fox On The Run
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Fox On The Run

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Fox On The Run

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