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Alpha Media Portland Is Hiring!

March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter Alpha Media, KXL, KXTG

• Against a backdrop of mass industry layoffs… we have stumbled upon that proverbial silver lining on a cloudy day

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus & Townsquare Station Shutdown

March 16, 2025March 17, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Townsquare Media

• UPDATED with Townsquare statement: In what is sadly becoming a growing trend in the financially fraught condition of the

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

NBRHOF Welcomes Its Class Of ’25

March 14, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter NBRHOF

• The National Black Radio Hall of Fame (NBRHOF) proudly announces its Class of 2025. Under the leadership of Founder

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe Leaving UMGN, Headed West

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• After a two-year run as EVP of A&R at UMG Nashville, Chelsea Blythe announced her departure from the label

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Keene, NH Signs Up For Cable

March 14, 2025March 15, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Saga Communications announced the appointment of Randy Cable as Vice President & General Manager of its Monadnock Media Group,

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Nominees Revealed For ’25 EDMAs

March 13, 2025 kevincarter EDMAs

• The nominees have been announced for the 2025 Electronic Dance Music Awards. The invite-only event is returning to its

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Akon & Team Launch LITT Live

March 13, 2025 kevincarter LITT Live

• LITT Live, the innovative music streaming platform formerly known as Dash Radio, is proud to announce a groundbreaking leadership

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Matt Pinfield On The Comeback Trail

March 13, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter Matt Pinfield

• After an extended period of radio silence — and a high level of anxious uncertainty, we are pleased beyond

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Hampton Roads Marks 50 Years Of Arlo

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 kevincarter WAFX, WNOR

• Legendary rock jock Mike Arlo recently broke the mythical half-century barrier on the air in Hampton Roads, and celebrated

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Jet Into Work, Nic At Night

March 13, 2025 kevincarter The SoCal Sound

• Public, member-supported 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound/Los Angeles, is expanding the roles of popular morning personalities Nic Harcourt and Jet,

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BREAKING NEWS

Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
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Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

• Declan Moore has been named as the new President/Market Manager for Hubbard’s Washington, DC cluster, which includes the historic

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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

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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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Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

• We are thrilled for veteran Los Angeles news professional Rob Archer, who announced he’s headed to Atlanta, hired by

Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
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Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO
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K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO

LABEL LOVE

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

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

PROGRAMMING

Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
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Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
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Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
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
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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