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Spivey Upped To PD, KNIX/Phoenix

April 23, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KNIX

• iHeartMedia has elevated Reid Spivey to Program Director of Country KNIX/Phoenix, effective immediately. The move makes sense, as Spivey

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Jesse & Anna Wake Up Cincy & St. Louis

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WIL-FM

• Hubbard Radio Country 92.3 WIL/St. Louis takes advantage of air talent resources already in the family, welcoming the team

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Remembering Atlanta’s ‘Cadillac Jack’

April 22, 2025May 1, 2025 kevincarter

• We were saddened to learn that former longtime Atlanta radio personality William “Cadillac Jack” Choate, who spent more than

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Your K-Frog Commute Sounds A Bit Different

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KFRG

• Audacy Country KFRG/KXFG (K-Frog 95.1)/Riverside, CA announced two major drivetime changes: 1) Anthony Donatelli unplugs from afternoon drive and

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Firsching & Poirier Elevated At WMN

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• Warner Music Nashville announces two promotions within its Commercial Partnerships Team — Katherine Firsching (left) is elevated to Director,

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Daytime Village Set For iHeartCountry Fest

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 kevincarter iHeartCountry Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the lineup for the Daytime Village at the 2025 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One, happening Saturday,

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Meet Your 2025 ACM Radio Award Winners

April 17, 2025April 20, 2025 kevincarter ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music® revealed the winners of the ACM Radio Awards for the 60th Academy of Country

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Chris Janson Comes Home To WMN

April 15, 2025 kevincarter Chris Janson

• Country star Chris Janson is returning to Warner Music Nashville under the umbrella of his own Harpeth 60 Records

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Knotts & Gear To Lead Relaunched Lost Highway

April 15, 2025 kevincarter Lost Highway

• Lost Highway Records enters a bold new era with the full support of Interscope Geffen A&M. Harkening back to

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Ginny Brophey Ready To Unplug

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WOKQ

• UPDATED: Ginny Rogers Brophey — Brand Manager of Townsquare Country 97.5 WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH, a 2025 inductee into the Country Radio

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BREAKING NEWS

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
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The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

• MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York has filled its morning show vacancy with Bronx-born comedian and media personality The Kid

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

• MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York has filled its morning show vacancy with Bronx-born comedian and media personality The Kid

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan

LABEL LOVE

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

PROGRAMMING

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

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