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Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Bonneville, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media is expanding its considerable broadcast footprint into San Francisco, as the company just announced that it has

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Programming Upgrades At Radio One

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• Urban One Inc.’s Radio One announced a series of strategic leadership appointments across several major markets, reinforcing the company’s

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Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter National Black Radio HOF

• Cox Media Group’s WCFB (Star 94.5)/Orlando proudly celebrates four of its own — Elroy Smith, JoJo O’Neal, Lorenzo “Ice

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Eason Named SVP/Marketing, Capitol Music Group

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Music Group

• Capitol Music Group announced the elevation of longtime marketing executive Jessica Eason to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Eason’s

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Norfolk’s Vibe Enhanced By Charles Black

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 kevincarter Max Media Hampton Roads, WVBW

• Max Media of Hampton Roads is proud to welcome veteran broadcaster and local radio icon Charles Black to the

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Zannie K Joins 87.7 The VIBE/Atlanta

August 5, 2025 kevincarter 87.7 The VIBE

• Steve Hegwood‘s Core Radio Group Atlanta is proud to welcome Zannie K to afternoon drive on WTBS-LD (87.7 The

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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 kevincarter AURN, Superadio

• Superadio Network and American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) is expanding its digital audio footprint with the official launch of

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Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

July 11, 2025July 14, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WGCI, WVAZ

• iHeartMedia Chicago welcomes industry vet Kashon Powell as Vice President of Programming. Effective August 18, she will take over

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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 kevincarter BIN

• Monday, June 30, 2025 marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of iHeartMedia’s BIN: Black Information Network, the first

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KISS 104.1/ATL Welcomes Ramona DeBreaux

June 23, 2025 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WALR

• Cox Media Group’s WALR (KISS 104.1)/Atlanta proudly welcomes talented market veteran Ramona DeBreaux back behind the mic for weekends.

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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

• ONErpm has hired veteran music industry executive Mike Easterlin as Managing Director of its Nashville division. Easterlin brings decades

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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

• MaxxKonnect, a leading provider of prioritized connectivity and technical services for the broadcast industry, announced a partnership with Kirk

Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

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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

• Nashville-based Back Blocks Music welcomes Kirby Mathews as VP of Publishing. In her new role, Mathews will oversee the

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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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
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

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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
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
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WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

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Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
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Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
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CRS Online Registration Ends Soon

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas
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NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas

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