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EVENTS

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Tragedy Hits Too Close To Home

March 1, 2018February 28, 2018 kevincarter

• The effects of the recent tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL have reverberated far

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CONCERTS EVENTS FRONT PAGE PHOTOS 

Bon Jovi Living The Icon Life

February 26, 2018February 25, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• On Wednesday, February 21, New Jersey’s favorite sons Bon Jovi celebrated the re-release of This House Is Not For

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AWARDS EVENTS FRONT PAGE 

Chances Are, Johnny Mathis Will Show Up

February 12, 2018February 11, 2018 kevincarter

• The Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters held their regular monthly luncheon last Friday, February 9, and the honoree was veteran TV

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The Time Is Now For Craig David

January 19, 2018January 18, 2018 kevincarter Radio Disney

• The Sunset Strip’s venerable Roxy was rocking on Wednesday night as Craig David set up shop — and proceeded

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AWARDS EVENTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Art Laboe Takes It To The Streets

November 17, 2017November 16, 2017 kevincarter

• Broadcast and music pioneer, Art Laboe, is proud to announce he’s been named Legendary Marshall for the 2017 East

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RHOF Proudly Presents: The Presenters!

October 24, 2017October 23, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia, Sean Hannity

Presenters for the upcoming 29th Annual National Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony have been confirmed — David Field, President/CEO

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BRANDING/MARKETING EVENTS FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

WPGC’s For Sisters Only Expo

October 20, 2017October 19, 2017 kevincarter

CBS Radio’s WPGC/Washington is proud to announce its 18th annual “For Sisters Only” (FSO) Expo, Saturday, November 4 from noon-8pm

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EVENTS FRONT PAGE SYNDICATION 

Bones To Emcee Congressional Correspondents Dinner

October 9, 2017October 8, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Premiere-syndicated personality Bobby Bones will emcee the 73rd Annual Congressional Correspondents Dinner on October 25 at the National Building

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BRANDING/MARKETING EVENTS 

Eclipse Fever! Catch It!

August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

• America is making final preparations to experience today’s total solar eclipse for the first time in nearly 100 years

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Merry Eclipse-mas™!!

August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• The great state of Oregon is bracing for the massive (temporary) influx of at least one million tourists today,

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BREAKING NEWS

Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!
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Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was just announced during CRS Honors at CRS 2026, with

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DIGITAL

Executive Action: Focus 360
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Executive Action: Focus 360

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Focus 360

• Focus 360 LLC has appointed Becky Pettersen as Director of Sales Planning as part of the company’s enhanced campaign

Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
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Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

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LATEST POSTS

Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

• After four decades of soundtracking childhoods across the region and beyond as host of the Peabody Award-winning show Kids

Executive Action: Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

Executive Action: Focus 360

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Focus 360
Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver

LABEL LOVE

Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
Borchetta Branches Into Management
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Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Branches Into Management
Power Surge In Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City
McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

PROGRAMMING

Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner
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Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner
Executive Action: Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

Executive Action: Focus 360

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Focus 360
Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver
WQIK Welcomes Casey Carter & Heath West
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

WQIK Welcomes Casey Carter & Heath West

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WQIK Welcomes Casey Carter & Heath West
iHeartRadio Launches Bob Kingsley Station
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iHeartRadio Launches Bob Kingsley Station

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Launches Bob Kingsley Station
Remembering Cliff Blake
CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Cliff Blake

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Cliff Blake

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