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More Pros In Motion

February 6, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter Townsquare

• Leighton Broadcasting Country KZPK (Wild Country 99)/St. Cloud, MN has hired Mike McNamee as its new live and local

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EXECUTIVE ACTION TOP 40 

Mapleton Awards VP Stripes To Del Rio

February 6, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter

Mapleton Communications has rewarded Regional Program Director Tommy Del Rio with a well-deserved upgrade to VP of CHR Programming. Del

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Thomas Running CMG Tampa Bay

February 6, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter Cox, Cox Media Group

Cox Media Group (CMG) Tampa has named Rick Thomas as Operations Manager for AC WWRM (Magic 94.9), Alternative WSUN (97X),

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New Beginning For The End

February 6, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

In what could be an unprecedented move, at 12:01am this Wednesday, Entercom will flip the giant knife switch to formally

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PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

The Programming Dept.

February 2, 2017February 21, 2017 kevincarter Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• We recently told you Jud Heussler was preparing to leaving his post as APD/MD/afternoon talent at Entercom Top 40

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MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES TOP 40 

Mornings Open In Panama City Beach!

January 30, 2017February 17, 2017 kevincarter

Last week we told you Mandy Williamson was exiting her Mandy In The Morning show on Magic Broadcasting Top 40

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Garabedian Signs Off, The Dream Lives On

January 30, 2017February 17, 2017 kevincarter Superadio, United Stations

A remarkable 30-year chapter of radio history came to an end at 11:50pm ET on Saturday night in the small

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PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

APD Stripes For Smith-Rose

January 27, 2017February 17, 2017 kevincarter

Mainestream Media Top 40 WHTP (Hot 104.7)/Portland, ME is thrilled beyond recognition to announce the upgrade of Hayley Smith-Rose to

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Jackson Returns To Cedar Rapids

January 26, 2017February 16, 2017 kevincarter ESPN, Inc.

• KZIA, Inc. of Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA welcomes home prodigal son Chris Jackson as its new Operations Manager, overseeing Top

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SLC Power Surge

January 26, 2017February 16, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Media Salt Lake City had some fun at 4pm yesterday afternoon by flushing its 17-month-old Classic Hip Hop format

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BREAKING NEWS

Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was just announced during CRS Honors at CRS 2026, with

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Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
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Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

• Monday night, the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards Live at SXSW brought together the most influential names in podcasting to honor

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

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Remembering Cliff Blake
CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Cliff Blake

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Cliff Blake

• We’ve lost another legend — popular longtime radio and record industry veteran Cliff Blake died Monday, March 16 after

MIW Announces Women In Country Radio Mentorship
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

MIW Announces Women In Country Radio Mentorship

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Announces Women In Country Radio Mentorship
Loftus Earns Entry Into PAB Hall Of Fame
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Loftus Earns Entry Into PAB Hall Of Fame

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Loftus Earns Entry Into PAB Hall Of Fame

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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
Borchetta Branches Into Management
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Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Branches Into Management
Power Surge In Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City
McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune
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Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

PROGRAMMING

Remembering Cliff Blake
CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Cliff Blake

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Cliff Blake
MIW Announces Women In Country Radio Mentorship
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

MIW Announces Women In Country Radio Mentorship

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Announces Women In Country Radio Mentorship
Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!

March 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!
Remember: Might Makes Wright
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Remember: Might Makes Wright

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remember: Might Makes Wright
Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio
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Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio
Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando

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