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Taylor Swift Makes Grammy History

February 4, 2024February 5, 2024 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• Not surprisingly, the 66th Grammy Awards ran overtime, running three and a half hours from the Crypto.com Arena in

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Megan Thee Stallion & WMG Ink Unique Agreement

February 3, 2024February 4, 2024 kevincarter Megan Thee Stallion, Warner Music Group

• Megan Thee Stallion and Warner Music Group announced an innovative agreement that will enable her maintain her independence as

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Cadillac Takes On Altoona’s Froggy 98.1

February 2, 2024February 4, 2024 kevincarter 7 Mountains Media, WFGY

• Nice to see veteran Country programmer/personality Cadillac Jack right back in action — less than a month after his

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Farewell, Funky Larry; Hello, Madd Hatta

February 2, 2024February 4, 2024 kevincarter KMJQ, Radio One

• This week marks the end of an era in Houston, as radio legend Funky Larry Jones unplugs, wrapping up

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RAB Executive Action

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 kevincarter RAB

• RAB announced the elevation of three staff members: Kim Johnson is upped to VP of Professional Development; Cynthia Pham

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Rick & Bubba Signing Off

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 kevincarter Rick and Bubba

• The end of the “Rick & Bubba Era” as we know it is approaching — yesterday, Rick & Bubba

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Radio HOF Now Taking Names

February 1, 2024 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced that the Radio Hall Of Fame Nominating Committee will accept suggestions for 2024

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Somerville Named COO Of Research Director

February 1, 2024 kevincarter Research Director

• Research Director, Inc. (RDI) announced the elevation of Nicole Somerville to Chief Operating Officer. Somerville joined the company in

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Elroy Upped To PD, KKAJ/Ardmore, OK

February 1, 2024 kevincarter KKAJ

• Stephens Media Group keeps it in the family and promotes APD/afternoon personality Mike Elroy to Program Director of Heritage

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UMG Announces Major Restructuring

February 1, 2024February 3, 2024 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group today announced a massive restructuring of its label operations, realigning its portfolio of labels under two

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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

• The FCC has voted to advance the Commission’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of its broadcast ownership rules. The Commission seeks

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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

• Colleen Valkoun has returned to iHeartMedia Milwaukee as the newly named Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. These are

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

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Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

• Press Communications Classic Hits simulcast WWZY/WBHX (107.1 The Boss)/Monmouth-Ocean, NJ has filled its morning co-host vacancy with the talents

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

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Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
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Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee

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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

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Riser House Rock Rises
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Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!
Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
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And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

PROGRAMMING

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
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Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
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Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
Country Radio HOF Accepting Nominations
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Country Radio HOF Accepting Nominations

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Radio HOF Accepting Nominations

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