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Scheld Leaving WCBS-AM/New York

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Tim Scheld announced he’s stepping down as Brand Manager and News Director of Audacy’s WCBS-AM (Newsradio 880)/New York. Scheld

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Coast-To-Coast Lover

October 6, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, Ed Lover, WXBK

• Audacy has greatly expanded the broadcast reach of Hip-Hop icon Ed Lover with the impending launch of The Ed

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Skyview Throws A Throwback Party

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 kevincarter Skyview Networks, Throwback Brands

• Throwback Brands has entered into two new partnerships to begin in 2023: 1) a new agreement to bring the

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Beasley/Audacy Vegas Swap Shop

October 6, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, Beasley Media Group, KDWN, KXTE

• Beasley Media Group and Audacy announced a proposed “asset exchange agreement,” a.k.a. station swap — in Las Vegas —

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

KGO/SF Stunting Ahead Of Monday Flip

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KGO

• Looks like Cumulus is ending one era — and gambling on the start of a new one — at

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Buffalo’s Bridge Upgrades To Bentley

October 6, 2022 kevincarter Buffalo Toronto Public Media, WBFO

• Buffalo Toronto Public Media has wisely availed itself of the talents of market veteran Tiffany Bentley as the inaugural

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Janda Named MD/Middays At Chicago’s Drive

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago makes it official and elevates Janda Lane to permanent midday host and Music Director.

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WABC’s McGuirk Passes From Prostate Cancer

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 kevincarter Red Apple Media, WABC

• Bernard “Bernie” McGuirk, billed as the “brains and muscle” of the team of Bernie & Sid in the Morning with

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Country Radio HOF Deadline!

October 5, 2022 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2023

• Country Radio Seminar has set an October 28 deadline for nominations for the Country Radio Hall of Fame Class

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WMSC Kicks Off 36-Hour Marathon

October 5, 2022 kevincarter WMSC, World College Radio Day

• Montclair State University’s award-winning radio station 90.3 WMSC/Montclair, NJ is joining more than 700 stations in 50 countries for

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BREAKING NEWS

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
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Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

• Congrats to Chris Eagan, VP of Brand & Content for Hubbard’s WTMX (101.9 The Mix) and WTBC (Throwback 100.3)/Chicago,

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Salt Lake City-based Broadway Media, which has seven radio

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
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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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

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Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION 

Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists

• The Radio Mercury Awards, produced by RAB, announced the finalists for the 2026 competition, recognizing the year’s most creative

Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

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Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
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

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Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 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

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