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WRVA Wakes Up With Rich Herrera

March 17, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WRVA

• Audacy Conservative Talk WRVA (Newsradio WRVA 1140/WTVR-HD2)/Richmond welcomes Rich Herrera as a new host of Richmond’s Morning News, weekdays

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HANK’s For The Memories

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 kevincarter Lotus Broadcasting

• Lotus Broadcasting Las Vegas announced the launch of its newest format: Classic Country 94.7 HANK FM, using a recently

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Mayorga Named PD/Mornings, La Pantera 97.3

March 17, 2025 kevincarter La Pantera, Saga Communications

• Saga’s Asheville Media Group has named Omar Mayorga as Program Director and morning show host for La Pantera 97.3

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Alpha Media Portland Is Hiring!

March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter Alpha Media, KXL, KXTG

• Against a backdrop of mass industry layoffs… we have stumbled upon that proverbial silver lining on a cloudy day

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus & Townsquare Station Shutdown

March 16, 2025March 17, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Townsquare Media

• UPDATED with Townsquare statement: In what is sadly becoming a growing trend in the financially fraught condition of the

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

NBRHOF Welcomes Its Class Of ’25

March 14, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter NBRHOF

• The National Black Radio Hall of Fame (NBRHOF) proudly announces its Class of 2025. Under the leadership of Founder

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Blythe Leaving UMGN, Headed West

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• After a two-year run as EVP of A&R at UMG Nashville, Chelsea Blythe announced her departure from the label

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Nominees Revealed For ’25 EDMAs

March 13, 2025 kevincarter EDMAs

• The nominees have been announced for the 2025 Electronic Dance Music Awards. The invite-only event is returning to its

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Matt Pinfield On The Comeback Trail

March 13, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter Matt Pinfield

• After an extended period of radio silence — and a high level of anxious uncertainty, we are pleased beyond

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Hampton Roads Marks 50 Years Of Arlo

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 kevincarter WAFX, WNOR

• Legendary rock jock Mike Arlo recently broke the mythical half-century barrier on the air in Hampton Roads, and celebrated

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BREAKING NEWS

K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

• Major changes are afoot in Milwaukee, as RAMP has confirmed that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and

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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

• WOW Radio CT is thrilled to announce that longtime radio pros Brian Smith and Pam Landry are the winners

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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LATEST POSTS

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

• Black River Entertainment is proud to announce the elevation of Kellie LaJack to Director of National Promotion, effective immediately.

Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

LABEL LOVE

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action

PROGRAMMING

Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
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Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

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