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Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Saga South Communications, LLC d/b/a Charleston Media Solutions, a subsidiary of Saga Communications, Inc., announced the appointment of John

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Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 kevincarter KBFB, KKDA, KRNB, Urban One

• Urban One is “reimagining” its Dallas-Ft. Worth radio cluster — KBFB (97.9 The Beat), 105.7 KRNB, and KKDA (K104)

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville

September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WAPE

• Cox Media Group has promoted Jud Heussler to Director of Operations for its Jacksonville group — Top 40 95.1

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Nat’l Black Radio HOF Inducts Class of ’26

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 kevincarter National Black Radio HOF

• The trailblazers, history makers and innovators of Black radio took center stage in Charlotte this week as the National

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026September 20, 2026 kevincarter KBFB, KKDA, Urban One

• Urban One Dallas has tapped 10-year company veteran Yonni Rude as Operations Manager, overseeing programming for Urban duo KBFB

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING URBAN AC 

Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WHRP

• RAMP has learned that Toni Terrell, longtime PD/morning host on Cumulus Urban AC 94.1 WHRP/Huntsville, AL has exited after

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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media Shreveport, LA announced the promotion of Greg Hanson to Market Manager, and the appointment of Paul Cannell

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Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced a series of programming changes across its Bay Area cluster, including expanded roles for several members

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN AC 

Free Agent Alert: Kenny Smoov

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus, WQQK

• After 23 years with Cumulus, the past 21 years in Nashville, Kenny Smoov has exited his dual roles as

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Presents ONE Yard

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 kevincarter Urban One

• Urban One, the nation’s largest distributor of Black and Urban content, announced the official launch of ONE Yard: The

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NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
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NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced that Erik Hellum, Chief Operating Officer for Townsquare Media and current NAB

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC

• Saga South Communications, LLC d/b/a Charleston Media Solutions, a subsidiary of Saga Communications, Inc., announced the appointment of John

Beautiful Boise Beckons
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Beautiful Boise Beckons

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beautiful Boise Beckons
Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
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Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
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CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
Condolences: Ray Caviano
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Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

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Beautiful Boise Beckons
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Beautiful Boise Beckons

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beautiful Boise Beckons
Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick
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Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick
NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
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NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING TOP 40 

Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska
Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW

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