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Condolences: Robin Ayers

December 9, 2024 kevincarter KBLA

• Robin Ayers, a respected entertainment news journalist, author and host at KBLA (Talk 1580)/Los Angeles, died Thursday, Dec. 5.

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

WTOP Immortalizes Jim Farley

December 7, 2024December 10, 2024 kevincarter WTOP

• The main air studio at Hubbard All-News behemoth WTOP/Washington was re-dedicated last Wednesday as “The Jim Farley Glass Enclosed

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KCMO/Kansas City Adds KC’s Own Kietzman

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KCMO

• Cumulus Talk KCMO (95.7FM/710AM)/Kansas City has added longtime KC broadcaster Kevin Kietzman to its lineup with the launch of

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

Harger Named Morning Host, KIRO/Seattle

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 kevincarter Bonneville, KIRO-FM

• Bonneville’s KIRO Newsradio/Seattle keeps it in the family with the announcement that News Director Charlie Harger will be the

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

Daytime Adjustments At SuperTalk 99.7 WTN

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWTN

• Cumulus Media’s 100,000-watt News-Talk blowtorch WWTN-FM (SuperTalk 99.7 WTN)/Nashville announced several key daytime lineup additions and moves, effective in

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Holbrooks To Host ‘Morning Edition’ On WYPR

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 kevincarter WYPR

• Baltimore Public Media’s NPR affiliate WYPR 88.1 FM welcomes Taylor Holbrooks as the new local host of Morning Edition.

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

Audacy & Bloomberg Renew Vows

December 2, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, Bloomberg Radio, Key Networks

• Key Networks and Bloomberg Audio announced that Bloomberg Audio and Audacy have renewed their agreement to deliver Bloomberg Audio

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

Oglesby Named Chief Of Staff, WTMD & WYPR

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 kevincarter WTMD, WYPR

• Baltimore Public Media (BPM), owners of 89.7 WTMD and NPR affiliate 88.1 WYPR, announced several important leadership changes and

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

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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AC ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

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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BREAKING NEWS

WCBS-FM/NY Launches ‘Trey & Loren Raye’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

WCBS-FM/NY Launches ‘Trey & Loren Raye’

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WCBS-FM/NY Launches ‘Trey & Loren Raye’

• Audacy Classic Hits WCBS-FM/New York introduced a new morning show featuring major market veterans Trey Morgan and Loren Raye.

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Promotions Galore At CMA
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced that the Call for Entries is now open for the

WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING REUNIONS STREAMING TOP 40 

WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday
Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

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Executive Action At River House
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Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House
Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES REUNIONS 

Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

PROGRAMMING

Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open
WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING REUNIONS STREAMING TOP 40 

WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday
Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
Beautiful Boise Beckons
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Beautiful Boise Beckons

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beautiful Boise Beckons
Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick
NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella

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