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DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

WFUV/New York Undergoes Restructuring

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 kevincarter WFUV

• UPDATED: In response to the total loss of federal funding, Fordham University’s non-comm Triple A 90.7 WFUV/New York announced

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 URBAN 

Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025September 10, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Following the recent appointment of Keith Dakin as Senior Vice President of Programming, the newly enlarged Connoisseur Media is

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster

September 9, 2025 kevincarter NYSBA, Red Apple Media

• The Board of Directors for the New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc. (NYSBA) has named Red Apple Media CEO

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING 

The [Pillar] Programming Dept.

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 kevincarter Pillar Media

• Contemporary Christian broadcaster Pillar Media announced three internal promotions within its programming team — (l-r): Skip Mahaffey is named

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 kevincarter Emmis, WEPN

• Emmis welcomes back Victor Giacomelli as Market President to lead growth for WEPN (La Exitosa 98.7FM)/New York, which, we

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Andrews Awarded Mornings At WOLX/Madison

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WOLX

• Brett Andrews just became approximately 23% busier, as Audacy Classic Hits 94.9 WOLX/Madison, WI debuted The Brett Andrews Radio

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AWARDS CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 kevincarter CMA Awards

The Country Music Association (CMA) has released the list of finalists for the 2025 Broadcast Awards for both Personality and

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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced a pair of leadership promotions and a major programming appointment designed to strengthen operations and growth

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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Woodward Community Media

• Woodward Community Media (WCM), serving the Green Bay and Appleton-Oshkosh, WI region strengthens its talk radio leadership with a

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

VuHaus Taps Yonker As Sponsorship Director

September 8, 2025 kevincarter VuHaus

• VuHaus Group, which operates public media’s only national music station network, has added the talents of long-time public radio

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BREAKING NEWS

Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was just announced during CRS Honors at CRS 2026, with

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Executive Action: Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

Executive Action: Focus 360

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Focus 360

• Focus 360 LLC has appointed Becky Pettersen as Director of Sales Planning as part of the company’s enhanced campaign

Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

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Executive Action: Focus 360
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Executive Action: Focus 360

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Focus 360

• Focus 360 LLC has appointed Becky Pettersen as Director of Sales Planning as part of the company’s enhanced campaign

Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver
NRG Sells Wisconsin Assets To Midwest
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

NRG Sells Wisconsin Assets To Midwest

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG Sells Wisconsin Assets To Midwest

LABEL LOVE

Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
Borchetta Branches Into Management
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Branches Into Management
Power Surge In Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City
McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

PROGRAMMING

Executive Action: Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

Executive Action: Focus 360

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Focus 360
Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver
WQIK Welcomes Casey Carter & Heath West
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

WQIK Welcomes Casey Carter & Heath West

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WQIK Welcomes Casey Carter & Heath West
iHeartRadio Launches Bob Kingsley Station
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeartRadio Launches Bob Kingsley Station

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Launches Bob Kingsley Station
Remembering Cliff Blake
CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Cliff Blake

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Cliff Blake
MIW Announces Women In Country Radio Mentorship
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

MIW Announces Women In Country Radio Mentorship

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Announces Women In Country Radio Mentorship

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