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PUBLIC RADIO

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Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper

June 20, 2025June 23, 2025 kevincarter Voice Of America

• After three months of legal battles and lobbying, the Voice of America (VOA) network is officially being reduced to

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING TRIPLE A 

MPR Welcomes New Board Members

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Minnesota Public Radio

• The Board of Trustees of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has welcomed two new members: Sarah Karon, Board President of

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Garett Michaels Named GM, KSER/Everett

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 kevincarter KSER

• Everett, WA-based independent community radio station KSER 90.7 FM has tapped major market veteran Garett Michaels as its new

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BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 kevincarter American Public Media

• American Public Media (APM) has selected Valerie Kahler as the next host of YourClassical’s Performance Today ®. She will

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Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 kevincarter KCSN, Matt Pinfield

• Well on his road to recovery following a life-threatening stroke in January, the legendary Matt Pinfield is set to

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The Award-Winning Hot 91!

May 27, 2025 kevincarter WNSB

• Norfolk State University’s WNSB (Hot 91)/Norfolk, VA is proud to announce its recent recognition in Coastal Virginia Magazine 2025

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NPR Sues Trump White House

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR and three Colorado public radio stations filed suit Tuesday morning in federal court against the Trump White House

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Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 kevincarter Nashville Public Radio

• Nashville Public Radio has hired its next President & CEO — longtime public media executive Holly Kernan, who most

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NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced it is developing a new terrestrial distribution platform for live broadcast “that is expected to transform how

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Vow Renewal For SoCal Sound & Paragon

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 kevincarter Paragon, The SoCal Sound

• Public, member-supported Triple A 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound/Los Angeles, has extended its relationship with Team Paragon and its Founder

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BREAKING NEWS

More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia
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More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED 7/1, 9:30AM PT: • Josh Martinez exits nights on Z100/New York after five years. Martinez (left), who also

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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

• Sierra H Multimedia Classic Hip Hop KZCE (101.1 The Bounce)/Phoenix is excited to become the latest affiliate of Justin

Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!
Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

LABEL LOVE

Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
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Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
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Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
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Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

PROGRAMMING

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
Black Public Radio Network Launches
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Black Public Radio Network Launches

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Public Radio Network Launches
Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
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Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles
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EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles

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