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CBA Celebrates Colorado’s Best

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 kevincarter Colorado Broadcasters Assoc.

• On Saturday, April 6, the Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) held its annual Awards of Excellence Gala to recognize the

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Live Free Country Is Live & Local

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 kevincarter Saga Communications, WMLL

• Saga Communications’ four-month-old Country outlet WMLL (96-5 Live Free Country)/Manchester, NH has tapped Tommy Jordan (left) as morning co-host,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Radio Remembers Randy Kabrich

April 5, 2024April 9, 2024 kevincarter Randy Kabrich

• The radio industry is still coming to terms with the untimely passing of veteran programmer and consultant Randy Kabrich.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Spotify Names New CFO

April 4, 2024 kevincarter Spotify

• Spotify Technology S.A. announced the appointment of Christian Luiga as its new Chief Financial Officer. Luiga joins Spotify from

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Big Apple Airchecks Celebrates “Supersnake”

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 kevincarter Supersnake

• Matt Seinberg of Big Apple Airchecks is proud to present an Aircheck Tribute to the one and only Duane

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering “Young Ron” Brewer

April 4, 2024 kevincarter WBGG

• We’ve lost another legend — Ron Brewer, better known as “Young Ron” in the hearts of a generation of

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CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL 

NAB Executive Action

April 4, 2024 kevincarter NAB

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced that Nandu Machiraju has joined NAB’s legal team as Senior Vice President

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CONDOLENCES Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Randy Kabrich

April 3, 2024April 7, 2024 kevincarter

• We are awaiting further details, but RAMP has confirmed via a family member that veteran programmer and consultant Randy

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Alyssa Rose Ready To Wake Up Cleveland

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WQAL

• Audacy Hot AC WQAL (Q104)/Cleveland has landed its new morning co-host — Alyssa Rose will join Bill Ryan on

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Chicago Public Media Announces Layoffs

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 kevincarter Chicago Public Media, Vocalo, WBEZ

• Chicago Public Media (CPM), the parent company of NPR affiliate WBEZ/Chicago and the Chicago Sun-Times announced the layoff of

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

• iHeartMedia announced that it has extended its relationship with Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club,

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DIGITAL

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington
ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TOP 40 

Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington

• Andrea Ayers has been elevated to Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Lexington, KY, effective Jan. 1. Ayers is a

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION SALES 

iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades

LABEL LOVE

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
AC CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
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Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

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