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Son Of Go Country: Go Country Gold

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 kevincarter KKGO

• After a month of stunting with all-Taylor Swift music, Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters’ Saul Levine made good on his

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AC DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Pat McKay

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 kevincarter Saga Communications, WZID

• RAMP has learned that, after a successful 14-year run, New England radio pro Pat McKay is now a free

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Dana Cortez Show’s New Flagship: KHMX/Houston

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, Dana Cortez, KHMX

• UPDATED: Audacy announced that Hot AC KHMX (Mix 96.5)/Houston will become the new radio flagship of the Skyview Networks-syndicated

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UMGN & Mosley Music Sign Colt Graves

October 2, 2024 kevincarter Mosley Music, UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville and Timbaland’s Mosley Music announce singer-songwriter Colt Graves as the inaugural artist signed under their newly created

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Glover Named Cluster Mgr., Beasley Las Vegas

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group promotes from within and taps Ronnie Glover as Cluster Manager of the company’s Las Vegas radio

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Upgrade City At New West Records

October 2, 2024 kevincarter New West Records

• New West Records President John Allen announced four promotions and a new staff hire to the expanding company: Tommy

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ACM Opens ’25 Membership Window

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 kevincarter ACM

• The window to become a member or renew membership for the Academy of Country Music® leading into the landmark

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It’s Almost College Radio Day!

October 1, 2024 kevincarter World College Radio Day

• Over 700 college radio stations in over 50 countries will unite to celebrate the 14th World College Radio Day

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Now Entering Cumulus Albuquerque: Cody Clark

October 1, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KRST

• Cumulus Albuquerque has appointed Cody Clark to the dual role of APD/afternoon drive talent on Country 92.3 KRST and

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Norsan Launches Three Orlando Stations

October 1, 2024 kevincarter Norsan Media

• Back in June we reported that Norsan Media, one of the nation’s top Hispanic-owned media companies, had expanded its

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

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

• Lots of moving parts as iHeartMedia restructures its Markets Group. Ann Marie Licata, who was recently named as President

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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

• 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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Moneyball: Classic Hits/Classic Rock P1 Deep Dive

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: Classic Hits/Classic Rock P1 Deep Dive

• Last week we shared a deep dive into findings concerning Country radio P1s from the latest NuVoodoo national study,

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
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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

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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
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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
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

PROGRAMMING

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 BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
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UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA

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