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BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION VOICEOVER 

John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group

• VO/Imaging pro John Reilly, who has been responsible for crafting the sound of Beasley’s WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston

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NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

May 18, 2026May 19, 2026 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced it is restructuring its newsroom, which will include eliminating some reporting and editing jobs, as it attempts

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago

May 17, 2026May 18, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-AM

• RAMP has confirmed that Stephanie Tichenor has exited as Program Director and Director of Social Media at Cumulus News-Talk

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

AP Restructuring Eliminates 20 Journalists

May 17, 2026May 18, 2026 kevincarter AP

• The Associated Press laid off 20 U.S.-based journalists on Friday, the union representing them said, part of a restructuring

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Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 kevincarter Red Apple Audio Networks

• Red Apple Audio Networks recently announced the impending launch of the Worldwide News Network, the new 24-hour syndicated national

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WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026May 17, 2026 kevincarter WTOP

• UPDATED: After a remarkable 35-year stretch with Hubbard’s All-News behemoth 103.5 WTOP/Washington, DC, the last 28 in the top

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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KTCK

• Cumulus Media’s KTCK (Sportsradio 96.7 & 1310 The Ticket)/Dallas will once again expand its long-running soccer program, The KickAround,

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering Pat Caputo

May 10, 2026 kevincarter WXYT

• Pat Caputo, longtime Detroit sports writer, radio host and frequent television guest, died Thursday, May 7, at his home

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Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026May 10, 2026 kevincarter KARS-FM, Townsquare Media

• Townsquare has taken steps to correct the ratings challenges facing Rhythmic KARS-FM (Power 102.9)/Laramie, WY, which also serves the

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iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

May 8, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Connecticut welcomes Michael Johnson Jr. as Program Director for the company’s Sports and News-Talk stations in Hartford and

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody
BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES COUNTRY 

Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody

• Last night we learned that Country Radio Hall of Famer Bill Cody passed away Tuesday afternoon at the age

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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

• ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, filed infringement suits today against four radio groups which operate

Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

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Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody
BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES COUNTRY 

Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody

• Last night we learned that Country Radio Hall of Famer Bill Cody passed away Tuesday afternoon at the age

Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL STREAMING 

Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice
Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

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Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
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Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records

PROGRAMMING

KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRIPLE A 

VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO RAMP STREAMING 

Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

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