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Hanson Means Business Leaving Radio

April 29, 2023May 1, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Troy Hanson

• RAMP has confirmed that 30-year radio exec Troy Hanson has resigned his multi-purpose role with Cumulus — Corporate VP

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steele Upped To PM Drive, WJJK/Indianapolis

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJJK

• After a successful seven-year run in evenings at Cumulus Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK/Indianapolis, Laura Steele has been elevated to

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Mosley A Breath Of Fresh Air

April 27, 2023 kevincarter NPR, WHYY

• Award-winning public media journalist Tonya Mosley has been named as the co-host of Fresh Air with Terry Gross, the

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Michelle Matthews: Free Agent

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Saga Communications

• RAMP has confirmed that Michelle Matthews has exited as OM of Saga’s Columbus Radio Group in Columbus, OH and

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Busy Day At Connoisseur CT

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WEZN

• Connoisseur Media Connecticut announced several key internal moves, starting with the arrival of Jennifer Grullon as afternoon co-host on

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Executive Action: VuHaus Style

April 27, 2023 kevincarter VuHaus

• VuHaus Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving public media stations shared three major personnel announcements: 1) Michelle Conrad

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Out With The Old; In With The Q!

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Flinn Broadcasting, WHBQ

• Flinn Broadcasting Memphis is thrilled to announced that, as of 10am CT on Thursday, 107.5 WHBQ has dropped Classic

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Now Entering Pittsburgh: ‘Broadway & Friends’

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Broadway and Friends, WDSY

• Audacy Country WDSY (Y108)/Pittsburgh announced a new weekday lineup, effective May 1, starting with the news that Y108 will

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Taylor & Boomer Together Again

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• Cumulus Indianapolis welcomes Jill “Taylor” Testerman in the dual role of midday personality on Country 95.5 WFMS and Digital

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Disney Cuts Hit ESPN Audio

April 26, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter

• The second round of those largescale Disney personnel cuts — estimated to be as many as 7,000 positions companywide

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BREAKING NEWS

Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
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Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

• The Academy of Country Music (ACM)® has revealed the ACM Radio Awards nominees for the 61st Academy of Country

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Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
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Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

• Focus 360 LLC has appointed Karen Henderson as Senior Vice President of Sales, bringing seasoned broadcast leadership and multi-platform

JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
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Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood
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Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood

February 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood

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Condolences: Rick McNeal
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Condolences: Rick McNeal

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Rick McNeal

• Rick McNeal, former longtime morning co-host on Woodward Classic Rock WAPL/Appleton-Oshkosh, WI died Feb. 28 at 67. McNeal had

Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
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Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

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New Executive Positions At Position Music
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New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
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Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
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Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

PROGRAMMING

Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
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Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
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Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN

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