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Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 kevincarter Nashville Public Radio

• Nashville Public Radio has hired its next President & CEO — longtime public media executive Holly Kernan, who most

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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025October 16, 2025 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced that it has leased new office space at PENN 2, Vornado Realty Trust’s recently

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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) announced its Agenda Committee leaders and members for the 2025-2026 Country Radio Seminar (CRS)

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WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• Warner Music Nashville announces the hire of radio promotion veteran Paige Elliott as National Director for the WEA Radio

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Foxy 106.9 Stands Tall, Post-Tornado

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 kevincarter Foxy 106.9

• In the aftermath of the devastating tornado that seriously damaged portions of St. Louis on Friday, May 16, Roberts

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Zoellner Media Buying CMG’s Tulsa Group

May 19, 2025May 20, 2025 kevincarter Cox Media Group, Zoellner Media Group

• The newly launched Tulsa-based Zoellner Media Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Cox

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BFOA Announces Next NYC Media Mixer

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 kevincarter BFOA

• Due to popular demand, The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) announced its next New York City Media Mixer will

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NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced it is developing a new terrestrial distribution platform for live broadcast “that is expected to transform how

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Bob Lawrence Returns To Michigan

May 17, 2025May 19, 2025 kevincarter MacDonald Broadcasting

• Last week we first mentioned that Bob Lawrence was wrapping up his stint as Market Manager for 7 Mountains

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Charter & Cox Announce Mega-Merger

May 16, 2025May 19, 2025 kevincarter Charter Communications, Cox Communications

• Two of the nation’s biggest cable companies, Charter Communications and Cox Communications, announced they will merge in a deal

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BREAKING NEWS

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

• Cumulus Media has tapped veteran programmer Patrick Davis as Program Director of Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/Atlanta, effective Immediately. Davis

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DIGITAL

WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

• Leda Chang has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP, Global Brand & Audience for Warner Music

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

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Time To Consult With Don Parker
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker

• Veteran radio programmer Don Parker announced the launch of his new consulting firm, Parker Brand Strategies, dedicated to helping

Evans Named NPR Chief Development Officer
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO 

Evans Named NPR Chief Development Officer

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Evans Named NPR Chief Development Officer
Beasley Las Vegas Touches That Dial
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Beasley Las Vegas Touches That Dial

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Las Vegas Touches That Dial

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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

PROGRAMMING

Time To Consult With Don Parker
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker
Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
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Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal
Point Now Sporting Afternoon Woody
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Point Now Sporting Afternoon Woody

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Point Now Sporting Afternoon Woody

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