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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter JVC Broadcasting

• JVC Broadcasting is proud to announce that Magic Broadcasting News-Talk 101.1 WYOO/Panama City, FL is officially joining JVC’s Florida

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Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WFAN

• The NFL’s New York Giants and Audacy’s WFAN/New York announced an extension to their play-by-play partnership of all Giants

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Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 kevincarter WCNN

• Dickey Broadcasting Company is thrilled to announce the hire of veteran sports journalist and broadcaster Kelly Crull as a

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APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

July 25, 2025July 29, 2025 kevincarter APMG, LAist, MPR

• American Public Media Group, the tax-exempt, nonprofit parent organization of American Public Media (APM), Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), and

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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter

• iHeartMedia Norfolk has moved its local Black Information Network (BIN) affiliate from 105.3FM (WNOH), up the dial to 92.1

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Jackson Moved By People Mover Honor

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 kevincarter WJR

• Lloyd Jackson, co-host of ‘JR Morning on Cumulus News-Talk WJR 760 AM/Detroit, has been named the official voice of

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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced it will slash its budget by about $8 million in order to provide that money to member

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NPR News Chief Announces Resignation

July 22, 2025July 23, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• Edith Chapin, NPR‘s Sr. Vice President, Editor In Chief and Acting Chief Content Officer told colleagues Tuesday morning that

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Portland Orders Much Larger Fan

July 21, 2025July 22, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KFXX, KRSK

• Audacy just seriously boosted the footprint of KFXX-AM (1080 The Fan)/Portland by launching a simulcast on sister KRSK, displacing

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WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.

July 21, 2025July 20, 2025 kevincarter Writers Guild

• Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at Audacy’s 1010 WINS (All News 92.3)/New York presented a petition to

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Remembering Bob Kevoian
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Remembering Bob Kevoian

April 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Kevoian

• UPDATED: It is with profound sadness that we learned of the loss of Bob Kevoian, beloved co-founder and longtime

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DIGITAL

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

• Tim Cook, who succeeded Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs 15 years ago and led the company to becoming one

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
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CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

• Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is excited to announce that Bazi Kanani has been selected as the new local host

Smith Named VP/MM, Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura
CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC OLDIES SALES 

Smith Named VP/MM, Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Smith Named VP/MM, Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura
Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer
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Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer

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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
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KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
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Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

PROGRAMMING

CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
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CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
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Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX
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Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX
NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
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NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
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Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone
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Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone

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