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Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026April 24, 2026 kevincarter Southern Drift

• Michael Bryan, former Global Head of Country Music for Apple Music, announced the formation of his new entertainment venture,

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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Akando Music, Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment announced they will be partnering with AKANDO Music for radio promotion. Their first official release will

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Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group San Antonio Radio welcomes veteran Texas-based programmer Jay Shannon as its new Operations Manager, effective May

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V-103 Remixed With Amiker, Sturgess & Ski

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, Frank Ski, WVEE

• Audacy’s WVEE (V-103)/Atlanta announces a series of on-air updates, effective May 11: Four-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Francesca Amiker is

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Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026April 22, 2026 kevincarter Cody Alan, Country Network

• Country Radio Hall of Famer Cody Alan is hosting the Country Network’s Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards Nominee

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K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer

April 21, 2026April 22, 2026 kevincarter K-LOVE

• K-LOVE, Inc. has announced Gator Harrison will be joining the radio division of the Ministry, assuming the role of

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CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Colorado Public Radio

• Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is excited to announce that Bazi Kanani has been selected as the new local host

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Smith Named VP/MM, Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has appointed Bill Smith as the new VP/Market Manager for its four-station group serving Oxnard-Ventura, CA. He

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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles is enhancing its iconic longtime Wilshire Boulevard performance venue with the introduction of the

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Castro Joins MediaCo As SVP/Corp. Controller

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Mediaco

• MediaCo Holding Inc. announced the appointment of Roberto Castro as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller. Castro joins MediaCo

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BREAKING NEWS

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

• RAMP has confirmed that Pat Paxton has resigned as SVP of Content at Saga Communications after a three-year run.

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

• Third time’s the charm for Kannon and the city of Atlanta, as Cumulus Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7) acquires the

Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
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Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

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Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
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Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
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Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
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Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
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Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
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Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
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Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

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