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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

Executive Action: Robinson & Ray

October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 kevincarter WYRZ

• Congrats to veteran programmer and consultant Kevin Robinson, who has been elevated to Executive Director of listener-supported, non-profit 98.9

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CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Turns Out Orlando CAN Be Educational!

October 27, 2023October 26, 2023 kevincarter College Broadcasters, Inc., WMSC

• College Broadcasters Inc. (CBI) recently hosted the 2023 National Student Media Convention (NSMC) in sunny Orlando. Attendees heard from

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Hurricane Dave Named ATL Pres., NBRHOF

October 26, 2023 kevincarter NBRHOF

• The National Black Radio Hall of Fame (NBRHOF) is proud to announce the appointment of veteran programmer “Hurricane” Dave

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

‘Momo’ Named Reg. Promo Dir., Audacy Austin

October 26, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy Austin has named Manimala “Momo” Vemireddy as Regional Promotions Director. In this role, Vemireddy will work closely with

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AC ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TOP 40 TRIPLE A URBAN URBAN AC 

Meet Your 2023 Marconi Award Winners!

October 25, 2023October 26, 2023 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB

• The annual Marconi Radio Awards were handed out Wednesday evening during the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner, presented

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Big Machine Adds Benz As Project Manager

October 25, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Records

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, announced the addition of Sara Benz as Project Manager for

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Reliant Talent Annexes Five New Agents

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 kevincarter Reliant Talent

• Reliant Talent Partners‘ Steve Lassiter, Heath Baumhor, and Matt McGuire are proud to announce the addition of five exceptional

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

Karson & Kennedy & Audacy Re-Up

October 25, 2023 kevincarter Karson and Kennedy, WWBX

• Audacy Boston proudly announced multi-year contract extensions with Karson Tager and Kennedy Elsey to keep them locked into mornings

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CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Kent Jones Announces His Retirement

October 25, 2023 kevincarter Stephens Media Group

• Veteran programmer and air personality Kent Jones has announced his retirement, effective at the end of the year, wrapping

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Radio.Cloud, Throwback Nation Getting Serious

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 kevincarter Radio.Cloud, Throwback Brands

• Building on their existing relationship, syndicator Throwback Brands and cloud-native automation platform Radio.Cloud announced a long term agreement. Throwback

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BREAKING NEWS

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

• The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027,

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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
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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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

• The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027,

CMA & Disney Renew Vows
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

CMA & Disney Renew Vows

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA & Disney Renew Vows
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

LABEL LOVE

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION 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
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

PROGRAMMING

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
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 CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE 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

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