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NEWS/TALK/SPORTS

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MPR Welcomes New Board Members

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Minnesota Public Radio

• The Board of Trustees of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has welcomed two new members: Sarah Karon, Board President of

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 kevincarter WLS-AM

• The powers-that-be at Cumulus announced that the proper paperwork has been signed, effectively extending the reign of popular Chicagoland

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Buffalo Preps For The Patriot

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Radio One Buffalo, WUSW

• Buddy Shula’s Radio One Buffalo recently announced it was acquiring 5,000-watt WHLD-AM 1270/Niagara Falls, NY from Cumulus Media in

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Open Your Prize — To Entertain & Give Back

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 kevincarter Rich Shertenlieb

• Nice to hear from veteran Boston morning radio personality Rich Shertenlieb, who announced the launch of the Open Your

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 kevincarter 710 WOR

• iHeartMedia’s 710 WOR/New York is adding FOX News Radio’s FOX Across America with Jimmy Failla to its weeknight programming

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Deneroff’s Record Of Excellence Continues

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 kevincarter Fontainebleau Las Vegas

• The Fontainebleau Las Vegas has named veteran media executive Howard Deneroff as Director of the Hall of Excellence, a

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Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows

June 4, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• SiriusXM has signed a multi-year agreement with veteran media personality and New York Times bestselling author Stephen A. Smith

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40 Candles On Bertrand’s WGN Cake

June 3, 2025 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced its afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand is celebrating his 40th anniversary with the station. A trusted

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered

June 3, 2025 kevincarter WPEN

• Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia announces the launch of its new afternoon drive show — Unfiltered with Ricky

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hunter To Drive DC Home On WMAL

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus, WMAL

• Cumulus News-Talk 105.9 WMAL-FM/Washington, D.C. has tapped Derek Hunter as the station’s new afternoon host, weekdays from 3-6pm ET.

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BREAKING NEWS

More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia
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More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED Monday, 6/29, 5pm PT: RAMP has confirmed more layoffs inside iHeartMedia. Here is the rapidly growing list of

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DIGITAL

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

• Hubbard continues the process of building a new afternoon drive show at heritage Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis-St. Paul to

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

PROGRAMMING

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
Black Public Radio Network Launches
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Black Public Radio Network Launches

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Public Radio Network Launches
Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION URBAN 

EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles
Dennis & Judi Reunite; Lou & Michele Move
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Dennis & Judi Reunite; Lou & Michele Move

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dennis & Judi Reunite; Lou & Michele Move

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