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Santamaria Named Pres. & CEO, SCPR

July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 kevincarter LAist, SCPR

• Alejandra Santamaria has been selected as new President & CEO of Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) by the SCPR

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

WYPR Names Lupton Host, ‘All Things Considered’

July 1, 2024 kevincarter WYPR

• WYPR, Baltimore’s NPR news station, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Marquis Lupton as the new local host

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

NEPM Executive Action

June 30, 2024 kevincarter New England Public Media

• New England Public Media (NEPM) recently announced significant updates to its executive team, most notably that of John Sutton,

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO 

Bell Named CEO, Chicago Public Media

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 kevincarter Chicago Public Media

• The Board of Directors of Chicago Public Media (CPM), the parent company of local NPR affiliate WBEZ and the

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

WERS Turns 75 On 6/17

June 11, 2024 kevincarter WERS

• Emerson College’s WERS 88.9/Boston invites local music fans to celebrate WERS 617 Day and the station’s 75th Birthday on

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CONCERTS FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

SoCal ‘Benefest’ Stars Pete Yorn & Jackson Browne

June 4, 2024June 5, 2024 kevincarter 88.5, The SoCal Sound

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Jackson Browne will join acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Yorn for a benefit concert

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KVUT/Tyler, TX Ceases Operations

May 28, 2024 kevincarter KVUT, NPR

• Public radio has taken another body blow, this time in Tyler-Longview, Texas, as The University of Texas at Tyler

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GBH Boston Cuts 31 Staffers

May 27, 2024 kevincarter WGBH

• Following in the unfortunate trend of budget cuts currently wreaking havoc with public, member-supported radio and television stations across

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Encouraging Radio’s Next Generation

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 kevincarter WSDP

• Given all of the “radio is dying” rhetoric being carelessly tossed around by alarmists looking for clicks, it’s encouraging

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

KERA Taps Garcia As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 kevincarter KERA

• North Texas NPR affiliate KERA/Dallas-Ft. Worth is excited to announce Andrew Garcia is joining KERA News 90.1 as the

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Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
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Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

• RAMP has learned of additional employees leaving iHeartMedia during the company’s most recent RIF: • Los Angeles: Probably the most

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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

• SonicTrek.ai, a groundbreaking AI syndication company, proudly announces its launch today, introducing a new era of hyper-localized, 24/7, AI-infused

Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
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Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
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World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

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Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
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Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

• RAMP has learned of additional employees leaving iHeartMedia during the company’s most recent RIF: • Los Angeles: Probably the most

Kyle Matthews Changing States
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Kyle Matthews Changing States

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kyle Matthews Changing States
BIN News Now Available To All
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BIN News Now Available To All

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIN News Now Available To All

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Remembering D’Angelo
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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC URBAN 

‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26
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LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26
VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire
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VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire
World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
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World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

PROGRAMMING

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
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Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
Kyle Matthews Changing States
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kyle Matthews Changing States

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kyle Matthews Changing States
BIN News Now Available To All
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BIN News Now Available To All

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIN News Now Available To All
Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1
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Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1
Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home
Davis Succeeds Swedberg At iHeart/Twin Cities
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Davis Succeeds Swedberg At iHeart/Twin Cities

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Davis Succeeds Swedberg At iHeart/Twin Cities

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