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EDUCATION

EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES POLITICS TELEVISION 

Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 kevincarter Media Institute

• Richard E. Wiley, who has chaired The Media Institute‘s Board of Trustees with distinction for more than 30 years,

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

CPB Formally Shutting Down

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 kevincarter CPB

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress to steward the federal government’s investment

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA 

Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Black Box Group

• Black Box Group (BBG), the modern-scaled strategy shop led by veteran programmer, talent coach and strategist Keith Cunningham, announced

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 kevincarter LABF

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) is pleased to announce that Mary M. Collins has been named Executive

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O’Rielly Named Pres. & CEO, The Media Institute

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 kevincarter Media Institute

• After more than four decades of service to The Media Institute, Pres. & CEO Richard T. Kaplar announced he

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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) announced they have extended the submission window for the 2nd Annual

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CRS Announces Special Registration Rates

December 3, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announced special registration rates for CRS 2026, including Day Passes, Student and Unemployed rates, and

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NAB Reveals ’26 Crystal Award Finalists

December 3, 2025 kevincarter NAB Crystal Awards

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the 50 finalists for the 2026 NAB Crystal Radio Awards, which since

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Jameson Named MD/PM Drive, Jazz88/Minneapolis

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 kevincarter KBEM

• Minneapolis Public Schools-owned KBEM (Jazz88)/Minneapolis welcomes Yonci Jameson as Music Director and host of The Afternoon Cruise, weekdays from

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NAB Board Adds Warshaw, Rodriguez & Schnaars

December 2, 2025December 3, 2025 kevincarter NAB

• Jeff Warshaw, Veronica Rodriguez and Matt Schnaars have been appointed to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Board of

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BREAKING NEWS

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

• UPDATED: After a remarkable 35-year stretch with Hubbard’s All-News behemoth 103.5 WTOP/Washington, DC, the last 28 in the top

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DIGITAL

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

• Red Apple Audio Networks recently announced the impending launch of the Worldwide News Network, the new 24-hour syndicated national

Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’
CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’
WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

LABEL LOVE

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

PROGRAMMING

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

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