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Johnson To Run SummitMedia Richmond & Wichita

October 17, 2022 kevincarter SummitMedia

• Todd Johnson, Market President of SummitMedia Wichita, KS, has been handed the keys to the company’s Richmond, VA cluster

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

KNX Launches ‘LA’s Morning News’

October 14, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KNX

• Audacy announces the launch of LA’s Morning News on KNX News (97.1 FM / 1070 AM)/Los Angeles, weekdays from

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TuneIn Adds ABC News Content

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 kevincarter ABC Audio, TuneIn

• TuneIn announced a strategic content partnership with ABC Audio to offer TuneIn listeners access to ABC News content, in

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AC COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Divello Named VP/MM, Cumulus Montgomery

October 13, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has named Paula Divello as VP/Market Manager of the company’s five-station group in Montgomery, AL. Divello earns

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Downsizing In Boston, Tampa, More

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Late last Friday, word began rapidly circulating about numerous high profile personnel cuts within Beasley’s on-air and programming ranks.

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1010 WINS Adds 92.3, Replacing ALT

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter 1010 WINS, Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Audacy New York announced several major strategic initiatives “that will elevate its New York news gathering capabilities, distribution and

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KGO/SF Relaunches As 810 The Spread

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter KGO

• As was rumored, Cumulus has launched the Bay Area’s first Sports radio station focused on sports betting, as former

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Scheld Leaving WCBS-AM/New York

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Tim Scheld announced he’s stepping down as Brand Manager and News Director of Audacy’s WCBS-AM (Newsradio 880)/New York. Scheld

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Beasley/Audacy Vegas Swap Shop

October 6, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, Beasley Media Group, KDWN, KXTE

• Beasley Media Group and Audacy announced a proposed “asset exchange agreement,” a.k.a. station swap — in Las Vegas —

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KGO/SF Stunting Ahead Of Monday Flip

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KGO

• Looks like Cumulus is ending one era — and gambling on the start of a new one — at

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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

• Following the completion of Connoisseur Media’s acquisition of Alpha Media, the company today announced that Keith Dakin has been

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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

• Beasley Media Group has entered an agreement with premier podcast hosting and monetization platform, ART19, an Amazon company. With

SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

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Our Thoughts Are With Shelli Sonstein
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Our Thoughts Are With Shelli Sonstein

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Our Thoughts Are With Shelli Sonstein

• We join the rest of our industry in sending our love to Shelli Sonstein, Jim Kerr‘s longtime morning co-host

ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
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Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

PROGRAMMING

Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!
CONVENTIONS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA 

Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!
Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod
Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
Rochester Now Rocks Harder
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rochester Now Rocks Harder

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Now Rocks Harder
Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte

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