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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Milwaukee Black Media Trust

• The Milwaukee Courier and WGKB (101.7 The Truth/W269DL)/Milwaukee are now united under the Milwaukee Black Media Trust, a new

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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KNX-FM

Can 97.1 The Fan Break the ‘Mellow’ Curse? A RAMP Guest Editorial by Kevin Gershan It’s the frequency that just

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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026April 29, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KNX-FM

• Audacy announces the next iteration of the 97.1 frequency in Los Angeles — All-News KNX-FM will flip to All-Sports

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Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KABC, KSFO

• Cumulus promotes from within and elevates Art Webb to Program Director of News-Talk combo 790 KABC/Los Angeles and 810

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Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston

April 27, 2026April 28, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, WEEI

• As was widely rumored, Audacy Sports-Talk WEEI/Boston makes it official and welcomes market veteran Rich Shertenlieb, who will co-host

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Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

April 23, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Philadelphia has tapped longtime company veteran Jeff Hurley as Senior Vice President of Programming, with oversight of Urban

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Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group San Antonio Radio welcomes veteran Texas-based programmer Jay Shannon as its new Operations Manager, effective May

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CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Colorado Public Radio

• Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is excited to announce that Bazi Kanani has been selected as the new local host

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Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KTMY

• Hubbard’s KTMY (myTalk 107.1)/Minneapolis welcomes a very familiar face and voice back into the family — Colleen Lindstrom has

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NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

April 16, 2026April 18, 2026 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced a much needed $113 million windfall on Thursday from two charitable donors, including $80 million from billionaire

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BREAKING NEWS

Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
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Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple

• After what can best be described as a “cup of coffee,” Lee Harris is out at Red Apple Media

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

• As Shamrock Classic Rock WZBA (100.7 The Bay)/Baltimore signed off at midnight as its sale to K-LOVE, Inc. became

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership
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Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership
Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts
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Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts
WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast
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WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast

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Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26
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Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26

August 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26

• The voting members of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) have selected 20 radio professionals for induction into

Condolences: Terry Trotter
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Condolences: Terry Trotter

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Terry Trotter
Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte
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Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
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Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
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HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
Remembering Peter Katsis
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Remembering Peter Katsis

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Peter Katsis

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Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26
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Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26

August 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26
Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte
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Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte
Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
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Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg
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JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg
Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
 Ready To Drive DFW Home?
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 Ready To Drive DFW Home?

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  Ready To Drive DFW Home?

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