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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz

July 22, 2025 kevincarter KBEM

• Johnny Lee Walker has been elevated to Station Manager of Jazz-formatted KBEM (Jazz88.FM)/Minneapolis. Walker, who had been serving as

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Tanchyk, Portland Rekindle Romance

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 kevincarter Alpha Media, KUPL

• Alpha Media Portland is proud to announce the addition of Jamie Tanchyk to middays on Country KUPL (98.7 The

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Welcome Back, Chris Connors!

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 kevincarter Glory Communications

• After a six-month hiatus following a round of corporate downsizing at Cumulus Media, we are pleased to report that

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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 kevincarter AURN, Superadio

• Superadio Network and American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) is expanding its digital audio footprint with the official launch of

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Portland Orders Much Larger Fan

July 21, 2025July 22, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KFXX, KRSK

• Audacy just seriously boosted the footprint of KFXX-AM (1080 The Fan)/Portland by launching a simulcast on sister KRSK, displacing

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WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.

July 21, 2025July 20, 2025 kevincarter Writers Guild

• Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at Audacy’s 1010 WINS (All News 92.3)/New York presented a petition to

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NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

July 20, 2025 kevincarter NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc. (NYSBA) announced the addition of six new inductees into the New York

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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KAMX

• Audacy has elevated Tatjana Deegan to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Austin portfolio, which includes Hot

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Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025July 21, 2025 kevincarter CPB, NPR, PBS

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

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Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 kevincarter BMLG, Nashville Harbor

• Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment announces the signing of GRAMMY®-Award winning trio The Band Perry, marking their official return

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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

• The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027,

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

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
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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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
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

• The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027,

CMA & Disney Renew Vows
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CMA & Disney Renew Vows

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA & Disney Renew Vows
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
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30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
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Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
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Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

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Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
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Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
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Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

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