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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jadd’s Hungry Like The Wolf

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 kevincarter Binnie Media, WTHT

• Great news for the millions of fans of Jadd Naamani — 1) He doesn’t have to leave scenic Portland,

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Alexa Smith

March 19, 2025March 20, 2025 kevincarter

• UPDATED: We are deeply saddened — yet again — to learn of the passing of another beloved radio veteran

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Trexler Upped To VP/GM, Radio One Richmond

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 kevincarter Radio One

• Radio One Richmond is excited to announce the promotion of Stacey Trexler from Director of Sales to Vice President/General

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AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

AWMF Announces 2025 Board

March 19, 2025March 18, 2025 kevincarter AWM/F

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) proudly introduces its 2025 Board of Directors: Officer Roles, (pictured, above,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Danny P Circles Back To Groove 99.3

March 18, 2025March 19, 2025 kevincarter Alpha Media, KKBB

• It’s a Bakersfield homecoming for Central Valley radio pro “DJ Danny P” Palacios, who has returned to do middays

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION URBAN AC 

KISS 104.1/Atlanta Welcomes Bobby V

March 18, 2025 kevincarter WALR

• R&B artist Bobby V as the newest member of the airstaff on CMG Urban AC WALR (KISS 104.1)/Atlanta, holding

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Large Tiny Desk News!

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• Fellow fans of Tiny Desk concerts — rejoice! NPR proudly announces Tiny Desk Radio, a new weekly radio show

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Joe McFadden

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Records, EMI Music

• We’ve lost another legend — longtime music industry executive Joe McFadden passed away on March 11, in Chatsworth, CA

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Musical Milestone: 100 Million Subs

March 18, 2025 kevincarter RIAA

• Last year, for the first time ever, paid streaming subscriptions hit 100 million in the U.S., according to Recording

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Rob Miller To Program WNEW/New York

March 18, 2025March 20, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WNEW

• Audacy has named Rob Miller as the new Brand Manager of Audacy Hot AC WNEW (NEW 102.7 FM)/New York,

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NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
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NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

• Jim Kerr‘s remarkable half-century radio career will continue for at least another five years, as iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ

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Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
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Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

• Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis, the radio home of Crisco, Dex & Wes in the morning and Staci &

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

• Virgin Music Group (VMG) announced the completion of its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings LLC. It was concurrently announced

WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
‘Neanderpaul’ On The Loose, Totally Unsupervised
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS 

‘Neanderpaul’ On The Loose, Totally Unsupervised

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Neanderpaul’ On The Loose, Totally Unsupervised

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Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
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Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

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WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
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WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
AC ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac

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