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EXECUTIVE ACTION

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 kevincarter SiriusXM

• SiriusXM has promoted Sean Gibbons to Senior Vice President, Chief Product and Technology Officer, reporting to CEO Jennifer Witz

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Longtime Columbia, SC radio programmer and personality Amy Reed is departing Connoisseur Media’s Columbia cluster as part of reductions

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CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships

September 8, 2026 kevincarter BFOA

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) announced the two recipients of its inaugural Scholarship Fund: Nathaniel Bradley, a Sports

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN AC 

Free Agent Alert: Kenny Smoov

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus, WQQK

• After 23 years with Cumulus, the past 21 years in Nashville, Kenny Smoov has exited his dual roles as

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Audacy

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

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Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

September 2, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Premiere Networks

• iHeartMedia and Premiere Networks announced a renewed and expanded agreement with Clay Travis, co-host of The Clay & Buck

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Audacy Still Listening After 10 Years

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 kevincarter Audacy

• As Audacy approaches a decade of its “I’m Listening” mental health initiative, the company will bring its 10th annual

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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 kevincarter MCA

• While there is no formal release, RAMP has confirmed that veteran promo executive Brittani Johnson has joined MCA as

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Stillman Joins Skyview As VP/Sales

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 kevincarter Skyview Networks

• Skyview Networks has named Liz Stillman as VP of Sales. Stillman spent the past eight years as SVP of

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES TOP 40 

Castor Named Market Pres., iHeart Salt Lake City

September 1, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has named Tommy Castor as Market President for Salt Lake City, effective immediately. Castor arrives in scenic Utah

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BREAKING NEWS

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

• The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show under his Roc Nation umbrella is now stepping

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DIGITAL

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
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Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

• Nashville-based artist manager and digital strategist Amanda Quinton announced a new partnership with mtheory, bringing her management roster of

Chris Cline: Free Agent
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent
Wilborn Named Market Pres., SummitMedia Omaha
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock SALES STREAMING TOP 40 

Wilborn Named Market Pres., SummitMedia Omaha

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Radio Mercury Awards Names ’27 Chief Judge
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Radio Mercury Awards Names ’27 Chief Judge

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Names ’27 Chief Judge
Ladies & Gentlemen… Gemini Networks
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Ladies & Gentlemen… Gemini Networks

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Join John McConnell’s 20-Year Mission
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Join John McConnell’s 20-Year Mission

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Join John McConnell’s 20-Year Mission

• As we enter what is traditionally known as “the giving season,” John McConnell, EVP of Talent & Content at

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Tafrow Trading ‘Airwaves For Fairways’
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Tafrow Trading ‘Airwaves For Fairways’

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tafrow Trading ‘Airwaves For Fairways’

LABEL LOVE

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
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Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak
Robinson Assumes The GM Position
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Robinson Assumes The GM Position

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Assumes The GM Position
Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting
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Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Matt Cooper
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Matt Cooper

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Matt Cooper
Chris Cline: Free Agent
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent
Pradt Awarded Middays On 93Q/Houston
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Pradt Awarded Middays On 93Q/Houston

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pradt Awarded Middays On 93Q/Houston
Buffalo The New Home Of ‘US Country’
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Buffalo The New Home Of ‘US Country’

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo The New Home Of ‘US Country’
Your ’26 Behind The Mic Mentee!
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Your ’26 Behind The Mic Mentee!

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 Behind The Mic Mentee!
Pros On The Loose: Scott Herrold
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Scott Herrold

October 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Scott Herrold

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