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The VerStandig Programming Dept.

August 6, 2025 kevincarter VerStandig Media, WAYZ

• Last month we reported (crediting Country Aircheck) that VerStandig Media was spinning off the 104.7 frequency of its highly

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Napear Returns To Sacto Radio

August 6, 2025August 7, 2025 kevincarter KSAC, Lotus Broadcasting

• Lotus Communications Sacramento proudly announces the impending radio return of one of the most well known voices in northern

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VSiN Bets Big On Stevens

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 kevincarter VSiN

• With just weeks to go before the start of the NCAA football season, VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, announces

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Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 kevincarter Triton Digital

• Triton Digital® announced the elevation of Sharon Taylor to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Taylor, an eight-year Triton vet, most

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Don’t Miss This Key Career Opportunity

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 kevincarter Manning Media, WAFY

• Manning Media Hot AC WAFY (Key 103) — the No. 1 station in Frederick, MD and a top performer

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CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 kevincarter CMA Awards

• The Country Music Association (CMA) will announce the nominees for The 59th Annual CMA Awards as well as 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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Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Rumble

• Cumulus Media and Rumble, the high-growth video-sharing platform and cloud services provider, announced a multi-pronged strategic partnership. This collaboration

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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025August 6, 2025 kevincarter VMAs

• CBS and MTV revealed the nominees for the 2025 MTV VMAs, celebrating artists whose cultural impact and work during

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Townsquare & Renda Ink Digital Deal

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Renda Media, Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Renda Media, a local media company with a strong presence

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BREAKING NEWS

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
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Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

• On National Radio Day, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) proudly announces that Joel Oxley, President & General Manager

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Salem Segues From Public To Private
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Salem Segues From Public To Private

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem Segues From Public To Private

• Salem Media, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition by The Christian Community Foundation, Inc., d/b/a WaterStone, officially taking

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

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Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
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Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

PROGRAMMING

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
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Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
Next Round’s On Sport & State
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Next Round’s On Sport & State

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next Round’s On Sport & State
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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