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EDUCATION

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Petrowich Joins NPR Affiliate WYPR/Baltimore

September 24, 2025 kevincarter WYPR

• Baltimore Public Media (BPM), home of NPR affiliate 88.1 WYPR and Triple A 89.7 WTMD, is pleased to announce

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING STREAMING 

CPR Joins Mountain West News Bureau

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Colorado Public Radio, Mountain West News Bureau

• Colorado Public Radio (CPR) announced it is joining the Mountain West News Bureau, a regional newsroom that unites public

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CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Hulvey & Oliviero Join BFOA Board

September 22, 2025 kevincarter BFOA

• Mike Hulvey, President & CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), and Chris Oliviero, Audacy Chief Business Officer &

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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 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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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

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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AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

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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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

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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DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

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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DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

NuVoodoo

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

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Remembering Bill Pfordresher
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher

• We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a friend to many in our industry — longtime

Condolences: Radha Subramanyam
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Condolences: Radha Subramanyam

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Radha Subramanyam
Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES POLITICS TELEVISION 

Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute

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Remembering Bill Pfordresher
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
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SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes

PROGRAMMING

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
CPB Formally Shutting Down
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

CPB Formally Shutting Down

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Formally Shutting Down

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