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Big D & Bubba New Hosts Of ‘Honky Tonkin”

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 kevincarter Big D and Bubba, Compass Media Networks

• After a decade as host of Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence, Country star Tracy Lawrence announced that he will

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Lindsey Named Chair/CEO, Sony Music Nashville

November 18, 2024November 19, 2024 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music announced the appointment of Taylor Lindsey as Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Nashville, beginning in January.

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Merry Mass iHeart Xmas!

November 15, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia’s annual gigantic station flips to holiday music kicked off Friday with more than 85 stations across the country

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Cumulus Making Big Bay Area Moves

November 15, 2024November 18, 2024 kevincarter KGO, KNBR, KSAN, KSFO

• On the heels of Friday’s departure of Lamont & Tonelli from mornings on Cumulus Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 The

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Sarah Morris Elected To NPR Board

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 kevincarter NPR

• NPR welcomes Sarah Morris to the NPR Board of Directors. Morris, General Manager of NPR affiliate KCUR 89.3/Kansas City,

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

WYSO Launches Novaphonic

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 kevincarter Novaphonic, WYSO

• 91.3 WYSO Public Radio/Yellow Springs-Dayton, OH, a nonprofit, community-owned public radio station serving Southwest Ohio with news, music and

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Lamont & Tonelli Exit KSAN/San Francisco

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KSAN, Lamont and Tonelli

• Well, that was short notice…. Lamont & Tonelli, longtime morning hosts on Cumulus Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 The Bone)/San

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WFAN Names Sims Lead Yankees’ Announcer

November 14, 2024 kevincarter WFAN

• Audacy’s WFAN/New York announces Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Dave Sims as the new lead play-by-play announcer of its flagship broadcasts

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Emerson Adds Four To WERS HOF

November 14, 2024 kevincarter WERS

• Emerson College’s legendary WERS 88.9/Boston will honor four alumni and their outstanding contributions to the radio industry with their

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Woodward Bulking Up In Springfield

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 kevincarter Woodward Communications

• Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI) is seriously increasing its fairly fresh footprint the Springfield, IL market with the pending acquisition

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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

• The FCC has voted to advance the Commission’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of its broadcast ownership rules. The Commission seeks

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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

• Colleen Valkoun has returned to iHeartMedia Milwaukee as the newly named Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. These are

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

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NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
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NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

•  The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is accepting entries for the 40th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards, which honor

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Riser House Rock Rises
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Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!
Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

PROGRAMMING

NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
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NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN AC 

Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

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