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Wave Breaks In Maine

January 2, 2024 kevincarter Binnie Media, WBQQ

• Binnie Media started the New Year by launching Soft AC 99.3 The Wave on WBQQ/Kennebunk, ME, replacing its simulcast

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

Masteller Named PD of Philly’s Fanatic

January 2, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Scott Masteller has been named as the new Program Director of Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia. He replaces

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KISW Debuts ‘Daly Migs’ Morning Show

January 2, 2024January 3, 2024 kevincarter KISW

• Just before the holiday break, the Seattle morning radio landscape was rocked with the retirement of Danny Bonaduce from

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

820 WBAP/DFW, Now With Frequency Modulation

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 kevincarter KLIF-AM, KLIF-FM, WBAP

• Cumulus News-Talk 820 WBAP/Dallas-Ft. Worth, boasting one of the largest radio signals in the U.S., will further expand its

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

WFMS Launches ‘Indy’s Morning Show’

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• Cumulus Country 95.5 WFMS/Indianapolis keeps it in the family and promotes afternoon talent Matt Malone to APD and morning

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC 

Remembering ‘Super Snake’

December 31, 2023January 2, 2024 kevincarter KKFR, KMVA, Supersnake

• Details are still incomplete, but we were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Arizona radio

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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO 

Remembering Ruth Seymour

December 23, 2023January 20, 2024 kevincarter KCRW, KFPK

• Ruth Seymour, a pioneering figure in public radio who was instrumental in transforming KCRW/Santa Monica from a small college

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering Ken Calvert

December 21, 2023January 3, 2024 kevincarter WCSX, WJR, WRIF

• Ken Calvert, a fixture on Detroit radio for over 40 years, died in his sleep Wednesday, Dec. 20 at

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Polizzi Named Brand Mgr., WBEN-AM/Buffalo

December 20, 2023January 2, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WBEN-AM

• Audacy has named Lisa Polizzi as Brand Manager of News-Talk WBEN-AM/Buffalo, overseeing the station’s content strategy, talent, operations, and

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Sports Hub Introduces ‘Toucher & Hardy’

December 19, 2023December 21, 2023 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Sports-Talk WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston is excited to announce the addition of station veteran Robert “Hardy” Poole

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BREAKING NEWS

CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
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CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which has long provided funding to PBS and NPR on Friday announced that

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

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Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING SYNDICATION TRIPLE A 

Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart

August 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart

• Radio vet Cheri Marquart has joined Paragon as Music Scheduling and Air Talent Consultant. Mike Henry, Paragon’s CEO, noted,

Station Employee Killed In Freak Accident
CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE TOP 40 

Station Employee Killed In Freak Accident

August 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Station Employee Killed In Freak Accident
NPR Responds To CPB Closure News
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

LABEL LOVE

SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
Warner Records Pros On The Loose
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose

PROGRAMMING

Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING SYNDICATION TRIPLE A 

Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart

August 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Team Paragon Welcomes Cheri Marquart
NPR Responds To CPB Closure News
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Responds To CPB Closure News
EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ
CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson
Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk

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