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NPR Elevates Maddox To VP, DE&I

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced that Whitney Maddox has been promoted to Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). “Since joining us

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CPB Pumps $2.25 Mil Into State Gov. Coverage

September 20, 2023 kevincarter CPB

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is investing $2.25 million to increase and strengthen state government coverage provided by

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Scannell Retiring From SCPR

September 12, 2023 kevincarter KPCC, SCPR

• Veteran media executive Herb Scannell announced his impending retirement as President & CEO of Southern California Public Radio (SCPR)

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

WERS/Boston Launches ‘Salt Lick Sessions’

September 11, 2023September 10, 2023 kevincarter WERS

• Emerson College’s mighty 88.9 WERS/Boston has teamed up with the Salt Lick Incubator to create The Salt Lick Sessions,

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NPR’s Lansing Announces Retirement

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR President & CEO John Lansing announced that he will retire at the end of the year. The NPR

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

KEXP/Seattle Schedule Remixed

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 kevincarter KEXP

• Seattle-based public broadcaster and music discovery nonprofit KEXP announced details of its ambitious schedule change, effective Sept. 13 —

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Gordon Enhances SoCal Sound

August 24, 2023 kevincarter 88.5, The SoCal Sound

• Public, member-supported Triple A 88.5FM (The SoCal Sound)/Los Angeles has added broadcast veteran Hillary Gordon to its leadership team

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NPR Losing Top Exec Grundmann

August 22, 2023August 23, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR’s SVP of Programming & Audience Development, Anya Grundmann, announced she will step down at the end of the

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NPR Names Rodriguez VP/Exec. Editor

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced that, after a comprehensive global search, Eva Rodriguez has been named as NPR’s Vice President and Executive

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NPR Ups Khilnani To SVP/Product

August 3, 2023August 4, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced that Nik Khilnani has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Product and Audience Technology. Khilnani, who

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BREAKING NEWS

Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

• Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago announced the addition of market veteran Tim Virgin to do afternoon drive.

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MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns
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MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the return of its highly successful Digital Sales Mentorship

Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
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Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
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Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

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Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 TRIPLE A 

Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

• Connoisseur Media continues to move at breakneck speed as it settles into operating its recently acquired properties. Today’s action

Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
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Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
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CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

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Remembering Todd Snider
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Remembering Todd Snider

November 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Todd Snider
Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
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Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
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Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades
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BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades
Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
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Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

PROGRAMMING

Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
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Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
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CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive
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Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive
Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations
KOST 103.5/LA All-In On Delilah
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KOST 103.5/LA All-In On Delilah

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KOST 103.5/LA All-In On Delilah

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