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KLAC/LA Adds Sliwa For Lakers’ Coverage

November 12, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KLAC

• iHeartMedia’s KLAC (AM 570 LA Sports)/Los Angeles announced the addition of NBA Analyst Allen Sliwa as an on-air contributor

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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 kevincarter Bonneville Seattle

• Bonneville International is proud to announce the promotion of Crista St. John from General Sales Manager to Director of

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Evans Named NPR Chief Development Officer

November 6, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR President & CEO Katherine Maher introduced Rachel Evans as NPR’s new Chief Development Officer, tasked with driving the

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Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WXYT

• Audacy will launch 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network, a new, centralized hub for sports fans across Michigan on December

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Greene Trades St. Cloud For Sin City

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 kevincarter Lotus Broadcasting

• Lotus Broadcasting Las Vegas announced the appointment of JD Greene as Operations Manager. Greene joins Lotus Las Vegas with

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Matenaer Ready To Wrap It Up

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 kevincarter WAUK

• After 44 years behind the microphone, Milwaukee radio icon Jane Matenaer, host of Matenaer On Air, heard weekdays from

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Blazer Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Miami

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WFLA, WINZ-AM, WIOD

• iHeartMedia has named Grace Blazer as Senior Vice President of Programming for the Miami market, effective immediately. “Grace is

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Successful Succession At Arizona Lotus

November 2, 2025 kevincarter Arizona Lotus

• Following the recent announcement of the imminent retirement of Debbie Wagner, longtime General Manager of Arizona Lotus Corporation in

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KOA/Denver Wakes Up Differently

October 31, 2025November 2, 2025 kevincarter KOA

• iHeartMedia News-Talk KOA 850AM/94.1FM/Denver announced a new morning lineup, uniting some of Colorado’s most trusted and recognizable voices in

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Sadlemyer Closing Out 49 Years At KFAB

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KFAB-AM

• iHeartMedia Omaha announced that Gary Sadlemyer, longtime morning host on NewsRadio 1110 KFAB is retiring from full-time radio, effective

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

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Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher

• We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a friend to many in our industry — longtime

Condolences: Radha Subramanyam
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Condolences: Radha Subramanyam

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Radha Subramanyam
Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute
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Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute

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Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
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SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
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Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
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Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

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CPB Formally Shutting Down
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CPB Formally Shutting Down

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Formally Shutting Down

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