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KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 kevincarter Backstage Experience

• Sending best wishes to our longtime pal Dave Morales, host of The Backstage Experience, which just nailed down its

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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025May 30, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KMJ, KRZR

• Longtime Fresno radio pro E. Curtis Johnson, current afternoon co-host on Cumulus News-Talk KMJ-AM/FM, announced his impending retirement, effective

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Rooster Crows With Wilson In The Morning

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 kevincarter WCEH-AM

• Talk about your rapid recovery — less than a week after he exited afternoon drive at Duvall Media Group’s

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Hope Springs Eternal In Texas

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Hope Media Group

• Hope Media Group (HMG), the Houston-based nonprofit organization behind media brands such as KSBJ, WayFM, and the Spanish-language network

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BIN Partners With Obama Foundation

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 kevincarter BIN, Obama Foundation

• BIN: Black Information Network announced its collaboration with The Obama Foundation to advance community engagement with youth. This multi-year

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Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 kevincarter KCSN, Matt Pinfield

• Well on his road to recovery following a life-threatening stroke in January, the legendary Matt Pinfield is set to

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WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 kevincarter WKTU

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU (103.5 KTU)/New York proudly announces the return of legendary dance music festival Beatstock, the ultimate celebration of

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The Award-Winning Hot 91!

May 27, 2025 kevincarter WNSB

• Norfolk State University’s WNSB (Hot 91)/Norfolk, VA is proud to announce its recent recognition in Coastal Virginia Magazine 2025

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NPR Sues Trump White House

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR and three Colorado public radio stations filed suit Tuesday morning in federal court against the Trump White House

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Shula’s WHLD-AM/Niagara Falls Now WUSW

May 23, 2025 kevincarter Radio One Buffalo

• Earlier this week Buddy Shula‘s Radio One Buffalo announced it is acquiring 5,000-watt WHLD-AM 1270/Niagara Falls, NY (currently Conservative

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

• UPDATED: Kendrick Lamar leads the Grammy class of 2026, earning nine total nominations, including his involvement in three of

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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

• Leda Chang has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP, Global Brand & Audience for Warner Music

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

• MediaCo Holding Inc. announced it will launch simulcasts of WQHT (HOT 97) and Urban AC 107.5 WBLS/New York on

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
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Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
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Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
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Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
Time To Consult With Don Parker
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker
Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
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Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

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