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Fernandes Named Co-Host, WBUR’s ‘Here & Now’

August 26, 2022 kevincarter NPR, WBUR

• Award-winning journalist Deepa Fernandes is joining Boston University-owned NPR affiliate WBUR/Boston as the third host of Here & Now, the

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Meder Named VP/MM, CMG Tampa Bay

August 25, 2022August 28, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group Tampa

• Cox Media Group keeps it in the family and announces that Jason Meder, VP/Market Manager of CMG Radio in

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Hazel To Host ‘Morning Edition’ On KRCC

August 25, 2022 kevincarter Colorado Public Radio, KRCC

• Colorado Public Radio’s KRCC/Colorado Springs, CO has named Jess Hazel as the new local host of Morning Edition, starting

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Darnell Annexes iHeartMedia Riverside

August 25, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KGGI

• iHeartMedia’s Pacific Area President Steve Darnell has added Area President duties for the Riverside market to his portfolio of

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Padres, 97.3 The Fan Re-Up For Five Years

August 24, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KWFN

• Audacy and the San Diego Padres announced a five-year extension to their broadcast partnership agreement, keeping KWFN (97.3 The

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BIG 100 Running Into Overtime

August 24, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WBIG

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBIG (BIG 100)/Washington D.C. announced the launch of a new weekly show — Overtime with Coach

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‘Brock & Salk’ Ride Again On Seattle Sports 710

August 24, 2022 kevincarter Bonneville Seattle, KIRO-AM

• Bonneville Sports-Talk KIRO-AM (Seattle Sports 710AM)/Seattle announced the return of the Brock & Salk show to morning drive, starting

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Ken Charles To Program CMG’s WSB/Atlanta

August 18, 2022August 19, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WSB-FM

• News-Talk veteran Ken Charles has been named Director of Branding and Programming for Cox Media Group’s 95.5 WSB/Atlanta, effective

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Casey Bartholomew Joins WBAP/DFW

August 15, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WBAP

• Cumulus News-Talk 820 WBAP/Dallas-Ft. Worth has inked format veteran Casey Bartholomew as an on-air host, weekdays from 9-11am CT.

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The Spear Launches & Lands In Tallahassee

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• After weekend of stunting with festive Christmas music, iHeartMedia Classic Hip Hop WTLY-1270 AM/Tallahassee has been reborn as Sports-Talk

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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

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• After keeping America in suspense for an extra week in making his highly anticipated announcement, Howard Stern proved that

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

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House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a

The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
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The [Pillar] Programming Dept.

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Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY
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Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

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

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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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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

PROGRAMMING

The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
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The [Pillar] Programming Dept.

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Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY
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Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

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Andrews Awarded Mornings At WOLX/Madison
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Andrews Awarded Mornings At WOLX/Madison

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Awarded Mornings At WOLX/Madison
Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
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Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.

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