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FORMAT FLIPS

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1010 WINS Adds Stanford In AM

August 28, 2023 kevincarter 1010 WINS

• Audacy welcomes Scott Stanford as morning news anchor on 1010/92.3 WINS/New York, effective Sept. 5. He will be heard

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Chris Frank Joins KSHE Morning Show

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 kevincarter KSHE

• After two decades, give or take… In De Goot Entertainment VP of Promotion Chris Frank is making his triumphant

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

BIG 94.5 Wakes Up With Dave Styles

August 25, 2023 kevincarter KOOL-FM

• Audacy has tapped major market pro Dave Styles as the new morning host on Classic Hits KOOL-FM (BIG 94.5)/Phoenix,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

‘Morning Mess 2.0’ Launches In Phoenix

August 25, 2023August 28, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KALV

• Earlier this week it was announced that Joey Boy, an original co-host of The Morning Mess, based at Audacy

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Randi Kirshbaum Joins KPNW/Seattle

August 24, 2023August 25, 2023 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KPNW

• Hubbard Triple A 98.9 KPNW/Seattle has wisely added the considerable skills of format veteran Randi Kirshbaum to its weekend

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Executive Upgrades At UMGN

August 24, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) announced the promotions of Stephanie Alexa to SVP of Finance & Operations, and Gary

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KSON Presents ‘Music For Maui’

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 kevincarter KSON

• Audacy Country 103.7 KSON/San Diego and Moonshine Beach are coming together to raise money to help those impacted by

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Graham Leaves KNBR For Health Reasons

August 24, 2023August 25, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KNBR

• Sending our best wishes to Kevin Graham, who announced his resignation as PD of Cumulus Sports-Talk KNBR (104.5/680)/San Francisco

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA TRIPLE A 

Gordon Enhances SoCal Sound

August 24, 2023 kevincarter 88.5, The SoCal Sound

• Public, member-supported Triple A 88.5FM (The SoCal Sound)/Los Angeles has added broadcast veteran Hillary Gordon to its leadership team

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Hudspeth Official At Black River Pub.

August 24, 2023 kevincarter Black River Publishing

• Black River Publishing has named Sarah Hudspeth as Creative Coordinator. In this role, Hudspeth will provide support to Vice

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BREAKING NEWS

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

• Urban One has entered into an agreement to acquire Service Broadcasting Group, LLC, including its flagship radio stations —

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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

• Cumulus Media is accelerating its commitment to data-driven sales by partnering with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions. The move

Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

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LATEST POSTS

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

• Riser House continues to expand its team with the addition of Leighanna Martin as Manager, A&R + Publishing. Martin

Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox
Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

LABEL LOVE

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
WMG Makes TIME100 List
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BMG & Concord Announce Merger
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord

PROGRAMMING

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE TELEVISION 

NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

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