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Lara Dua-Swartz Named PD, WUGA/Athens, GA

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 kevincarter WUGA

• Lara Dua-Swartz is the newly named Program Director and Content Strategist for the University of Georgia’s NPR affiliate WUGA

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Nyren Upped To RVP, Adds Twin Cities To Chicago

November 21, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Congrats to Marv Nyren, who has served as VP/Market Manager of Cumulus Chicago since 2017, on his elevation to

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KIRO Legend Dave Ross Retiring After 47 Years

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 kevincarter Bonneville, KIRO-FM

• Bonneville’s 97.3 KIRO Newsradio/Seattle announced the impending retirement of one of the market’s most influential and trusted broadcasters, Dave

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Roberts Joins KXL/Portland As AM Co-Anchor

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, KXL

• Alpha Media’s FM News 101 KXL/Portland, OR is excited to welcome award-winning journalist Heather Roberts as co-anchor of Portland’s

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Condolences: Evan Haning

November 18, 2024 kevincarter WTOP

• Evan Haning, whose 50-year radio career included nearly a decade as an anchor and reporter at WTOP/Washington until 2011,

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Cumulus Making Big Bay Area Moves

November 15, 2024November 18, 2024 kevincarter KGO, KNBR, KSAN, KSFO

• On the heels of Friday’s departure of Lamont & Tonelli from mornings on Cumulus Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 The

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Sarah Morris Elected To NPR Board

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 kevincarter NPR

• NPR welcomes Sarah Morris to the NPR Board of Directors. Morris, General Manager of NPR affiliate KCUR 89.3/Kansas City,

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WFAN Names Sims Lead Yankees’ Announcer

November 14, 2024 kevincarter WFAN

• Audacy’s WFAN/New York announces Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Dave Sims as the new lead play-by-play announcer of its flagship broadcasts

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Woodward Bulking Up In Springfield

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 kevincarter Woodward Communications

• Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI) is seriously increasing its fairly fresh footprint the Springfield, IL market with the pending acquisition

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Moore Named VP/Chief Sales Officer, CMG TV

November 14, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Darren Moore as VP & Chief Sales Officer for CMG Television. Moore is

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The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske
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The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske

• We initially reported this news on Monday, and now it’s official — Audacy Country WDAF (106.5 The Wolf)/Kansas City

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A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action

• The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) announced the hire of Grey Gordon as its new Communications & Digital

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote
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Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

August 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

• SummitMedia has an immediate opening for full-time morning host at legendary Country 94.7 KTTS/Springfield, MO. The position became available

ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
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ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
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Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

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MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
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ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
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Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
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McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
Buyers Of Beasley Ft. Myers Group Revealed
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Buyers Of Beasley Ft. Myers Group Revealed

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buyers Of Beasley Ft. Myers Group Revealed
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

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