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Foxx Joins BIN As VP/News & Content

January 6, 2025 kevincarter BIN

• BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news network dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Big Reid Drives The Bay Home On KBLX

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 kevincarter Bonneville, KBLX, KMVQ

• There has been no official announcement, but RAMP has confirmed some significant personnel movement inside Bonneville’s San Francisco HQ,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN AC 

Saunders To Program CMG’s WALR/Atlanta

November 19, 2024November 20, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WALR

• Cox Media Group Atlanta has secured the talents of veteran programmer Michael Saunders as the new Director of Branding

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE URBAN AC 

Remembering Jill Tracey

November 3, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WHQT

• Late last week we learned of the passing of another talented radio pro — Miami veteran Jill Tracey, former

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Urban One Realigns Executive Suite

October 29, 2024October 30, 2024 kevincarter Radio One. Urban One, REACH Media

• Urban One announced that David Kantor will retire as CEO of Radio One and Reach Media, effective Jan. 5,

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KISS 104.1/Atlanta Wakes Up With Toni & Tony

October 22, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WALR

• Cox Media Group (CMG) Atlanta announced a new, live & local morning show for Urban AC WALR (KISS 104.1)

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

Raheem DeVaughn To Host WHUR’s Quiet Storm

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 kevincarter WHUR

• Howard University’s 96.3 WHUR/Washington proudly introduces nationally renowned recording artist Raheem DeVaughn as the new host of the legendary

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Executive Action: Capitol Music Group

October 17, 2024 kevincarter Capitol Music Group

• Capitol Records has hired Justin Grant as Senior Vice President/Head of Urban Digital and elevated Dante Smith to Head

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES STREAMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Bortnick Named DOS, Hubbard South Florida

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio

• Hubbard Radio is excited to introduce Danny Bortnick as the new Director of Sales for the company’s South Florida

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KVDU Captures Baton Rouge Vibe

October 14, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KVDU

• As iHeartMedia completes the move of Adult Hits KVDU (104.1 The Spot) from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, the

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BREAKING NEWS

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards which will air from Dolby Theatre

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DIGITAL

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville
CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville

• Midwest Communications’ Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ/Knoxville promotes from within, tapping longtime station veteran/utility player “Octavius” as its new evening

Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI
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Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

LABEL LOVE

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

PROGRAMMING

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

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