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Cheese & Packers, Anyone?

December 12, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WIXX

• On November 28, Jim Murphy retired from mornings on Midwest Communications’ heritage Top 40 101 WIXX/Green Bay, wrapping up

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AC CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Killabrew Upped To OM, Cumulus Indy

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJJK, WNDX

• Mike Killabrew has been elevated to Operations Manager for Cumulus Media’s six-station Indianapolis group — Country WFMS, Top 40

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

WMSC Earns 16 IBS Nominations

December 11, 2023 kevincarter WMSC

• Sending our best wishes to the cast and crew of Montclair State University’s mighty 90.3 WMSC, which is a

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CHARITY CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING 

Boss & Bon Jovi In Perfect Harmony

December 11, 2023December 12, 2023 kevincarter Press Communications, WWZY

• Press Communications’ Classic Rock WWZY/WBHX (107-1 The Boss)/Monmouth-Ocean recently teamed up with JBJ Soul Foundation, run by Jon Bon

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BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

New Morning Era Upon WIXX

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WIXX

• In early October we first reported that Jim Murphy would be retiring from mornings on Midwest Communications heritage Top

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CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Meet Your 2024 New Faces!

December 11, 2023December 12, 2023 kevincarter CRS 2024

• The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) just unveiled the lineup for the New Faces of Country Music® show at CRS

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Bonaduce Announces Radio Retirement

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WZOK

• Danny Bonaduce, former child star-turned successful major market radio talent, announced his impending retirement as co-host of the Danny

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Albom Radiothon Tops $2 Million

December 10, 2023 kevincarter Mitch Albom, WJR

• Mitch Albom has done it again — at the end of a 15-hour broadcast on Cumulus News-Talk 760 WJR/Detroit,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

End Of ‘The Bill Black Era’ Is Looming

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKSJ

• iHeartMedia Country WKSJ (95 KSJ)/Mobile-Pensacola announced the impending retirement of PD Bill Black, a beloved station fixture for the

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Robb Rose: Free Agent

December 7, 2023December 12, 2023 kevincarter Zimmer Communications

• Major market vet Robb Rose has exited as PD of Zimmer Country duo KCLR (Clear 99) and KATI (94.3

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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’
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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
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NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

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

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SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
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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
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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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