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Remembering Ace Frehley

October 16, 2025October 17, 2025 kevincarter Ace Frehley

• Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, co-founder and former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS, has died following injuries

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Griffin Media, KHTT

• Dateline: Tulsa, which was the site of some serious “Radio Gaga” this week. The action started on Tuesday when

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Rusty Walker Window Now Open

October 16, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026, DMR Interactive

• The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) are accepting applications for the 2026 Rusty Walker Scholarship Program. Three scholarship recipients will

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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Kim Komando, Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced that Kim Komando, 2021 Radio Hall Of Fame inductee and one of America’s

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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Nonesuch Records, Warner Music Group

• Hannah Carlen has been named Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Warner Music Group’s Nonesuch Records, overseeing marketing,

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AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

October 16, 2025October 15, 2025 kevincarter MIW, NABLF

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) and the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), have named

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AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025October 16, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP has learned of additional employees leaving iHeartMedia during the company’s most recent RIF: • Los Angeles: Probably the most

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kyle Matthews Changing States

October 15, 2025 kevincarter KBEQ

• Eight months after joining Steel City Country KBEQ (Q104)/Kansas City, MD/morning co-host Kyle Matthews announced he’s leaving and moving

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BIN News Now Available To All

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 kevincarter BIN, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that its BIN (Black Information Network) is now expanding into syndication. Effective Nov. 1, the BIN All

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Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMMS, WTAM

• Rock Entertainment Group and iHeartMedia Cleveland have entered into a landmark radio broadcast partnership, bringing expanded coverage of the

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Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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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
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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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

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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

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

• Premiere Networks announced the addition of Murphy, Sam & Jodi to its nationally syndicated radio lineup. Effective Jan. 1,

Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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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
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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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
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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
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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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

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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years
Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

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