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KVUT/Tyler, TX Ceases Operations

May 28, 2024 kevincarter KVUT, NPR

• Public radio has taken another body blow, this time in Tyler-Longview, Texas, as The University of Texas at Tyler

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CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

BFOA ‘Giving Day’ June 13

May 28, 2024 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America announced its annual Giving Day will take place Thursday, June 13. The campaign’s purpose

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO 

GBH Boston Cuts 31 Staffers

May 27, 2024 kevincarter WGBH

• Following in the unfortunate trend of budget cuts currently wreaking havoc with public, member-supported radio and television stations across

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

‘We Asked Them to Apply, Thankfully They Did’

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 kevincarter Chuck Knight

Guest Editorial submitted by Chuck Knight We asked them to apply. Now we have a responsibility to them. As hiring

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CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

Justice Dept. Coming For Live Nation

May 23, 2024May 24, 2024 kevincarter Live Nation, Ticketmaster

• Fourteen years after the government approved Live Nation’s merger with Ticketmaster, the Justice Department on Thursday filed an antitrust

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

BruteHawke Acquires HardDrive Radio

May 22, 2024 kevincarter Gemini XIII, HardDrive Radio, United Stations

• After nearly three decades of delivering epic, hard-rockin’ nightly, weekly, and online radio content, HardDrive Radio now forges a

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Alpha Media Shrinkage Continues

May 22, 2024May 23, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media

• RAMP has learned that Alpha Media has implemented some significant downsizing in more of the company’s smaller markets —

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE REUNIONS 

Music Industry Reunion Tonight!

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 kevincarter Music Industry Reunion

• Just a gentle reminder that tonight, May 22, music industry pros from across the country will gather for the

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AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Carol Burnett Honored At Gracie Awards

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 kevincarter AWM, Gracie Awards

• The 49th Annual Gracie Awards, hosted by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), was a captivating celebration

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Executive Action: iHeartMedia Philadelphia

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 kevincarter WDAS-FM, WUSL

• iHeartMedia has promoted Marie Tolson-Overton to Sales Manager for Urban AC WDAS-FM and Urban WUSL (Power 99)/Philadelphia, effective immediately.

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

• Cumulus Media Atlanta formally announced the pending sale of its 97.9 FM translator (W250BC), along with a series of

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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
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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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LATEST POSTS

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

• Baltimore Public Media Triple A 89.7 WTMD/Baltimore kicks off the summer with A) new music leadership; B) the return

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
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

LABEL LOVE

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
Paramount & WMG Making Movies
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

PROGRAMMING

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
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

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