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Remembering NPR’s Wade Goodwyn

June 8, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR has lost one of its singular and most recognizable voices, as it was reported that NPR’s longtime National

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

Detrow To Host ‘All Things Considered’ Weekend

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced that Scott Detrow has been selected as the weekend host of All Things Considered, NPR’s flagship evening

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WAMC Legend Chartock Announces Retirement

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 kevincarter WAMU

• After more than four decades leading Albany, NY-based WAMC/Northeast Public Radio as President & CEO, Alan S. Chartock announced

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MPR Adds Thompson to Board

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 kevincarter Minnesota Public Radio

• Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has elected Isaac Thompson, Managing Director at New York Philharmonic as the newest member of

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Mosley A Breath Of Fresh Air

April 27, 2023 kevincarter NPR, WHYY

• Award-winning public media journalist Tonya Mosley has been named as the co-host of Fresh Air with Terry Gross, the

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Executive Action: VuHaus Style

April 27, 2023 kevincarter VuHaus

• VuHaus Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving public media stations shared three major personnel announcements: 1) Michelle Conrad

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Indie 102.3/Denver Welcomes Shawn Lucero

April 25, 2023 kevincarter Indie 102.3

• KVOQ (Indie 102.3)/Denver, the independent music station from Colorado Public Radio, announced the hire of Shawn Lucero as its

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Come Make The SoCal Sound Louder

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 kevincarter KCSN, The SoCal Sound

• If you are passionate about music — specifically, Triple A & Latin Alternative music — KCSN/KSBR (88.5FM The SoCal

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Madd Hatta The Choice For KTSU/Houston

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 kevincarter KTSU

• Houston radio pro Benjamin Thompson III, known professionally as The Madd Hatta, has been appointed Operations Manager of KTSU-FM

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Harcourt Marks 25 Years On SoCal Radio

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 kevincarter 88.5, KCSN

• Legendary air personality Nic Harcourt, who has been described by music journalists as “the most influential DJ in America,”

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BREAKING NEWS

Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years

• For the first time in nearly three decades, the citizens of Las Vegas will wake up and start their

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) is proud to announce Jelly Roll as the recipient of the 2026 Artist Humanitarian Award.

CMA Initiates New CEO Search
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TELEVISION 

CMA Initiates New CEO Search

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Initiates New CEO Search
U-93 Wakes Up With Bickham
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

U-93 Wakes Up With Bickham

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U-93 Wakes Up With Bickham

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Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

PROGRAMMING

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
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iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

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