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‘Fred Show’ Extended Until 2030

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 kevincarter Fred Show, iHeartMedia, Premiere Networks

• iHeartMedia’s WKSC (103.5 Kiss FM)/Chicago announced the multi-year extension of The Fred Show, enjoyed live weekdays from 6-10am and

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Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 kevincarter Westwood One Sports

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has named Armen Williams as Executive Director of Westwood One Sports 24/7 Programming, effective Nov.

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Richmond — Seattle — Sacramento

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Bonneville

• Bonneville International promotes from within, naming Jim Richmond as the new SVP/Market Manager for the company’s four-station group in

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By Design Teams Up With BMG

October 27, 2025 kevincarter BMG, By Design

• By Design, a Nashville-based modern music company, announces its global partnership with BMG, following the company’s recent launch under

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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter QUU

• Quu Inc., which provides easy deployment of visual content for radio, announces the promotion of Joe Marshall to Vice

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Play It Again Music

• Play It Again Music has expanded its team, adding Amy O’Connor as Director of Digital and Streaming and Molly

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NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter NSAI

• Last week, the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) began its multi-part Board election, elevating one and adding two new

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Condo-Bucknell Joins Infinity Networks

October 23, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, Infinity Networks

• Audacy’s Infinity Networks welcomes Jeanne-Marie Condo-Bucknell as Senior Revenue Leader. In this role, Condo-Bucknell will spearhead revenue strategy and

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Schellhas Named Market Pres., iHeart Cincinnati

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WLW

• iHeartMedia announced the appointment of Stefan Schellhas as Market President for the company’s eight-brand Cincinnati cluster, effective immediately. The

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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025October 27, 2025 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB Show New York

• The National Association of Broadcasters celebrated the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards last night, annually honoring excellence and performance

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Next BFOA Media Mixer Hits NYC
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Next BFOA Media Mixer Hits NYC

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next BFOA Media Mixer Hits NYC

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will once again bring the industry together for its next highly anticipated Media

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DIGITAL

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced the appointment of Lauren Smith as Senior Director of Digital Sales. Smith will serve

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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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

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Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the selection of Christine Manika, Brand Manager/midday host for

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
3686 Records Enhanced x Four
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

3686 Records Enhanced x Four

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 3686 Records Enhanced x Four

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3686 Records Enhanced x Four
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

3686 Records Enhanced x Four

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 3686 Records Enhanced x Four
Executive Action At TuneCore
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action At TuneCore

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At TuneCore
Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee

May 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee
Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records

May 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records
Rahal Wins Again In Indianapolis
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Rahal Wins Again In Indianapolis

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rahal Wins Again In Indianapolis

PROGRAMMING

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
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SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship

May 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship
Godspeed, CBS News Radio
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Godspeed, CBS News Radio

May 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Godspeed, CBS News Radio

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