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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Create Beams Up With Star Trak

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Create Music Group, Star Trak

• Create Music Group (CMG), described as “the world’s leading platform for independent music,” announced a new joint venture with

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

June 18, 2025June 19, 2025 kevincarter Big Loud Records, Mercury Records

• Big Loud Records and Mercury Records have jointly named Wes Donehower as Senior Vice President, A&R. This unique dual

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL POLITICS 

Trusty Confirmed As FCC Commissioner

June 17, 2025 kevincarter FCC

• The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Olivia Trusty to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

91X Moves: Hilary Brand Mgr., Marty Mornings

June 17, 2025June 18, 2025 kevincarter 91X

• Local Media San Diego Alternative XETRA (91X)/San Diego announces the promotion of longtime APD/MD and afternoon talent Hilary Doneux

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Open Your Prize — To Entertain & Give Back

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 kevincarter Rich Shertenlieb

• Nice to hear from veteran Boston morning radio personality Rich Shertenlieb, who announced the launch of the Open Your

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Lori Voornas Ready To Unplug

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WHOM

• Morning radio listeners in Portland, ME will soon have to deal with a serious adjustment in their weekday wake-up

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More Honors For The Popular Sue Hall

June 17, 2025 kevincarter Bay Area Radio HOF

• Congrats to Bay Area radio icon Sue Hall, a 2019 inductee into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Mercedes In The Morning + Julian

June 17, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KMXB

• Audacy welcomes major market pro Julian Nieh to the cast of the long-running, highly rated Mercedes in the Morning

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Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 kevincarter Akando Music, Triple Tigers

• Triple Tigers Records is actively expanding its promotional efforts with the launch of Akando Music, which will be the

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Mix 105.1 Albuquerque: Re-Mixed

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 kevincarter American General Media, KKRG

• UPDATED: American General Media Hot AC KKRG (Mix 105.1)/Albuquerque, NM officially rebrands as Mix 105.1 — Feel Good Throwbacks,

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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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

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
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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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McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
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McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

• Congrats to Rich McLaughlin, who has been formally named General Manager of Fordham University’s 90.7 WFUV/New York. McLaughlin, a

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

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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
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Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons
Executive Action At River House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House
Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
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Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

PROGRAMMING

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
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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
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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’
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Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
David Weiss Goes On On Top
AC EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

David Weiss Goes On On Top

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on David Weiss Goes On On Top

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