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Joey Tack Exploring His Options

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 kevincarter Emmis, WLHK

• Yesterday we learned that Joey Tack will step down as APD and morning show host at Emmis Country WLHK

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Un-Bull-Leave-A-Bull Opportunity

April 27, 2022 kevincarter Alpha Media, KUPL

• Alpha Media Portland is seeking a dynamic and creative Programming / Content Director to take command of Country KUPL

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Brooke Meris Joins WEA Regional Radio Team

April 27, 2022 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville, WEA

• Warner Music Nashville completes its WEA Radio team with the addition of Brooke Meris as Regional Manager, covering the

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Free Agent: Paul Williams Exits Westwood One

April 26, 2022April 27, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• RAMP has confirmed that Paul Williams as exited as Director of Programming for Westwood One Nashville at the end

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING 

Can You Fill Bernie’s Big Shoes?

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMZQ, WPOC

• We want to send our very best wishes to the legendary Bernie Lucas, Creative Director of iHeartCountry duo WMZQ/Washington

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

OM Wanted: Cumulus Melbourne

April 25, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WAOA, WHKR

• Cumulus Media is now actively looking for an experienced programming pro to serve as the next Operations Manager of

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Thomas Upped To VP, Columbia Nashville

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 kevincarter Columbia Nashville, Sony Music Nashville

• Lauren “LT” Thomas has been elevated to Vice President, Promotion & Artist Development for Columbia Nashville. Most recently VP

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Meet Your New CRS Agenda Committee

April 25, 2022 kevincarter CRS 2023

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc® introduced the industry pros who will serve on the 2022-2023 CRS Agenda Committee, responsible for

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Brace Yourself For A Rowdy Ride Home

April 25, 2022 kevincarter SuiteRadio

• The Rowdy Ride Home debuts May 2, presented by SuiteRadio and hosted by nationally syndicated personality Rowdy Yates. Best

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Morgantown, WV Is Promotion City

April 24, 2022April 24, 2022 kevincarter WVRC Media

• Morgantown, WV-based WVRC Media announced two key programming department upgrades: Matt Kelly, longtime PD and afternoon personality on Top

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BREAKING NEWS

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

• HYBE AMERICA announced that its Nashville-based Country, Americana and roots rock division, formerly known as Big Machine Label Group

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Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
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Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

• Zeno Media, the leading global audio and digital media company powering audio broadcasters and multicultural audiences worldwide, announced the

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
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Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

• Audacy Sports-Talk WXYT (97.1 The Ticket)/Detroit has inked a multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with the Detroit Lions,

Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
AC ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!

LABEL LOVE

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

PROGRAMMING

Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
AC ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
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

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