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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

The Current Celebrates 20 Years

January 16, 2025January 15, 2025 kevincarter The Current

• Next Friday, Jan. 24, Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul will celebrate 20 years on-air, online, and

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING 

Radio Content Pro, Harrell Team Up

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 kevincarter Radio Content Pro

• Veteran programmer and consultant Ron Harrell has joined WP Media (parent company of Radio Content Pro) in a strategic

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Gracie Awards Entry Deadline Extended

January 15, 2025 kevincarter Gracie Awards

• In light of the ongoing challenges caused by the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, the Alliance

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Taps Ryan Merkley As COO

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR President & CEO Katherine Maher announced the appointment of Ryan Merkley as NPR’s new Chief Operating Officer. “Throughout

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GRAMMY Week Schedule Condensed

January 15, 2025January 16, 2025 kevincarter Grammy Awards

• The Recording Academy® released its revised 2025 GRAMMY® Week event schedule, focusing its efforts on the events that can

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

USRN To Rep & Syndicate LIVELINE

January 15, 2025January 14, 2025 kevincarter Gemini XIII, USRN

• United Stations Radio Networks (USRN) is excited to announce the representation and syndication of LIVELINE, a new show that

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING Smooth Jazz STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Happy Smooth-iversary, Allen Kepler!

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 kevincarter Smooth Jazz Network

• Allen Kepler, Founder of the Smooth Jazz Network, tells the story of how “smooth jazz” came to be in

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

JC Fernandez: Free Agent

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KMXB

• After nearly three decades of service with Audacy Hot AC KMXB (Mix 94.1)/Las Vegas, the past 11 years as

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WMG, Sony, BMG Cancel Grammy Events

January 14, 2025 kevincarter Grammy Awards

• Warner Music Group, Sony Music and BMG have confirmed that they are canceling their Grammy Week events due to

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WEEI/Boston Launches New Afternoon Show

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WEEI

• Audacy Sports-Talk WEEI/Boston will debut a new afternoon drive show, welcoming former Patriots’ linebacker (and three-time Super Bowl champion)

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Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

• Beasley Media Group announced that Rick Thomas has made the decision to step away from his programming role in

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

• SiriusXM and NASCAR announced a multi-year renewal of their broadcasting agreement. Racing fans throughout North America will continue to

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION VOICEOVER 

John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

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Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS

May 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS
Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

PROGRAMMING

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged
iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence
NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.

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