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Power 99/Philly Promotes Voter Registration

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 kevincarter WUSL

• Monday, Oct. 21 is the final day to register to vote in the state of Pennsylvania. To help drive

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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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Charlamagne To Talk With VP Harris

October 13, 2024October 15, 2024 kevincarter Charlamagne Tha God

• Demonstrating the important role that radio will play in the upcoming Presidential election, tomorrow, Oct. 15 — just 25

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Remembering Wanda Smith

October 13, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WVEE

• Over the weekend we learned of the passing of longtime Atlanta radio veteran and comedienne Wanda Smith, best known

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‘Morning Hustle’ Wakes Up In Miami

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WEDR

• Cox Media Group (CMG) Miami has added the Reach Media-syndicated The Morning Hustle to morning drive on WEDR (99

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B Paiz On The Loose

September 29, 2024September 30, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• After several weeks of uncertainty, RAMP has confirmed the newfound availability of veteran programmer and air talent Brian “B”

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4th Annual Mental Wealth Expo

September 5, 2024 kevincarter Mental Wealth Expo

• iHeartMedia New York and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God, in partnership with Mental Wealth Alliance, will celebrate World Mental

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Afternoon & Nite Moves At ATL’s HOT 107.9

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 kevincarter Urban One, WHTA

• Urban One’s WHTA (HOT 107.9)/Atlanta is making some major on-air moves, starting with the station’s #1 rated evening show

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Angie Martinez To Direct Hip-Hop Doc

August 28, 2024 kevincarter Angie Martinez, WWPR

• Radio Hall Of Fame personality Angie Martinez is set to make her directorial debut with a feature-length documentary on

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Cumulus Makes Louisiana Programming Moves

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media announced a bunch of programming department upgrades across several key Louisiana markets, starting with the promotion of

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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer J Love has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s San Jose-San Francisco

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Paris-based Believe — has named Nicki Shamel as

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

• iHeartMedia Norfolk has moved its local Black Information Network (BIN) affiliate from 105.3FM (WNOH), up the dial to 92.1

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
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Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!

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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
Condolences: Chuck Mangione
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Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Chuck Mangione
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
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A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America
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Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
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Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!
The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
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The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
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B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

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