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Cripps Upped To VP/A&R @ Atlantic

December 4, 2017 kevincarter

• Ian Cripps has been upped to Vice President of A&R for Atlantic Records. Cripps (left) joined Atlantic in 2014 and

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Callahan-Bever EVP @ Def Jam

December 4, 2017 kevincarter

• Noah Callahan-Bever has been appointed Executive Vice President of Brand Strategy & Content for Def Jam Recordings. Callahan-Bever spent the

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC 

WBMX Moving To Chicago

December 4, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

• Relax… it’s only the call letters… Entercom announced that the WBMX call letters that had been attached to Hot

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Seattle Radio Rumble

December 4, 2017December 5, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

• Lots of old-fashioned radio drama transpired in Seattle on Monday with multiple format flips spaced uncomfortably close together — the

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

The World [Cafe] Is Kallao’s Oyster

December 4, 2017 kevincarter Inc.

• WXPN, the University of Pennsylvania’s member-supported public radio station and producer of the NPR-distributed program World Cafe, announced that

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ADULT HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Preston Named SVPP For iHeart Baltimore

December 4, 2017December 5, 2017 kevincarter Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Mike Preston has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Baltimore, effective immediately. He will also serve

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Toulas To Manage Beasley Tampa

December 4, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia, Inc.

• Beasley Media Group announced the hire of veteran radio executive George Toulas as Market Manager of the company’s six-station

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

KC Yearns For Urich

December 4, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom

• Longtime Kansas City radio veteran Kelly Urich has been wisely acquired by Cumulus Media to anchor mornings on Classic Hits

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AC FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE 

Lite Back On In Chicago

December 4, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• After four years and change as Hot AC 93.9 MYfm, iHeartMedia’s WLIT/Chicago has returned to its former heritage AC brand

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Murphy & Abrams Upped In Cleveland

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 kevincarter Cox, iHeart, iHeartMedia, Rover's Morning Glory

• iHeartMedia Cleveland just made twin PD announcements — “Java” Joel Murphy has been upped to PD of Top 40

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BREAKING NEWS

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the winners of the 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Country

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

• The HBCU Radio Preservation Project (HBCU RPP) has received $750,000 from the Ford Foundation, which has been used over

Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
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Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

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Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons
Executive Action At River House
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Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House
Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
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Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

PROGRAMMING

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE 

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

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