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NEWS/TALK/SPORTS

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WYPR Names Lupton Host, ‘All Things Considered’

July 1, 2024 kevincarter WYPR

• WYPR, Baltimore’s NPR news station, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Marquis Lupton as the new local host

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO 

Bell Named CEO, Chicago Public Media

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 kevincarter Chicago Public Media

• The Board of Directors of Chicago Public Media (CPM), the parent company of local NPR affiliate WBEZ and the

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DOWNSIZING FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Spokane: Major Morning Disruption

June 23, 2024June 24, 2024 kevincarter KXLY, KZZU, Morgan Murphy Media

• Spokane morning radio has received a seismic gut-punch, as restructuring at Morgan Murphy Media has resulted in the departure

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

Audacy Taps Chris Kinard As Sports VP

June 21, 2024June 23, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has named Chris Kinard as its Sports Format Vice President. In this role, Kinard will lead brand and

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

ESPN Los Angeles Teams Up With USC

June 20, 2024 kevincarter KSPN, USC

• Good Karma Brands and KSPN-AM (ESPN Los Angeles 710) announce a groundbreaking partnership with the University of Southern California

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ACTIVE ROCK ADULT HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Antes & Beran Upped At Beasley Philly

June 20, 2024June 21, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGK, WMMR, WXTU

• Beasley Media Group Philadelphia announced two executive promotions: Jim Antes has been elevated to Director of Sales, and Greg

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Mason All-Talk For Cumulus Nashville

June 17, 2024 kevincarter WGFX, WWTN

• Paul Mason, PD of Cumulus Sports-Talk WGFX (104.5 The Zone)/Nashville and the Tennessee Titans Radio Network has been promoted

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

‘Chad Benson Show’ Launches On KRLD/DFW

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 kevincarter KRLD

• A DFW-specific version of the Radio America-syndicated The Chad Benson Show has been launched on Audacy’s Newsradio 1080 KRLD/Dallas-Ft.

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Lonnquist Named SVP/Sales, iHeart Minneapolis

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KDWB

• iHeartMedia has named Eric Lonnquist as Senior Vice President of Sales for the company’s nine-station Twin Cities group, effective

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Norsan Buying Orlando From JVC

June 16, 2024 kevincarter Norsan Media

• Norsan Media, one of the nation’s top Hispanic-owned media companies providing entertainment and news via radio, television, newspapers, large-scale

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BREAKING NEWS

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

• Following this week’s frequency expansion of 98.5 KBAY (Bay Country)/San Jose, Connoisseur Media has announced several programming leadership changes

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
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Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

• Following this week’s frequency expansion of 98.5 KBAY (Bay Country)/San Jose, Connoisseur Media has announced several programming leadership changes

Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5

LABEL LOVE

Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
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Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
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Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

July 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
Promo Motion At Beggars Group
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Promo Motion At Beggars Group

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promo Motion At Beggars Group
Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

PROGRAMMING

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
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KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
Andy Schuon Named CEO Of The ACM
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TELEVISION 

Andy Schuon Named CEO Of The ACM

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andy Schuon Named CEO Of The ACM

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