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Moving Day At Griffin Media Tulsa

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 kevincarter Griffin Media, KVOO, KXBL

• Griffin Media Tulsa is preparing for a historic call letter swap — effective Jan. 5, Country KVOO (98.5 The

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Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Andrea Ayers has been elevated to Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Lexington, KY, effective Jan. 1. Ayers is a

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Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 kevincarter FLX Local Media, TOTIB Media

• After more than 23 years of ownership, Finger Lakes Radio Group owner Alan Bishop has entered into a definitive

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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026, iMAR Entertainment

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) announced the return of its partnership with iMAR Entertainment for a second consecutive year,

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ACM Membership Window Closes Today!

December 15, 2025December 14, 2025 kevincarter ACM, ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music® announced he submissions and ballot timeline for professional membership voting for the 61st Academy

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Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg

December 14, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Saga’s Harrisonburg Media Group serving scenic Harrisonburg, VA is searching for its next Promotions Director/Content Creator — someone who

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Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?

December 12, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WPOC

• Hell, who wouldn’t! That said, iHeartMedia Country 93.1 WPOC/Baltimore has launched a planetwide search for a new morning co-host,

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Price Is Right For Cumulus Stockton-Modesto

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KWIN

• Cumulus Media has appointed radio and digital sales and management veteran Jeremy Price as VP/Market Manager of its Stockton-Modesto,

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It’s A FREE Country: Waking Up Live & Local

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WCCQ, WXLC

• Connoisseur Media announces the return of live and local mornings on its suburban Chicago Country simulcast, WCCQ/Joliet & WXLC/Waukegan

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CRS Announces Special Registration Rates

December 3, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announced special registration rates for CRS 2026, including Day Passes, Student and Unemployed rates, and

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BREAKING NEWS

Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

• ONErpm has hired veteran music industry executive Mike Easterlin as Managing Director of its Nashville division. Easterlin brings decades

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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

• MaxxKonnect, a leading provider of prioritized connectivity and technical services for the broadcast industry, announced a partnership with Kirk

Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

• Radio icon Bobby Rich returns to Southern California this month on the first stop of a global tour to

Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC
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Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

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PROGRAMMING

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
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WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
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Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
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CRS Online Registration Ends Soon

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