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Now Entering Cat Country: Raj Sharan

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KATC

• Cumulus Country KATC (Cat Country 95.1)/Colorado Springs has appointed Raj Sharan as afternoon drive personality and Promotions Director, starting

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Meghan Moves Into Middays At Mix/Raleigh

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 kevincarter WRAL

• Capitol Broadcasting AC WRAL (Mix 101.5)/Raleigh has filled its midday vacancy with a familiar name and face — local

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SiriusXM Announces Job Cuts

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 kevincarter SiriusXM

• In yet another sign of the headwinds facing the media industry, SiriusXM announced it is eliminating about 160 jobs,

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Meruelo Media Eliminates Midday Talent

February 12, 2024February 13, 2024 kevincarter KDAY, KLLI, KPWR, Meruelo Media

• In yet another body-blow to the business of live, major market personality radio, RAMP has confirmed that Meruelo Media

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Towering Achievement In Santa Rosa

February 12, 2024February 11, 2024 kevincarter Amaturo Sonoma Media Group, KFGY

• The crew at Amaturo Sonoma Media Group in Santa Rosa, CA has been dealing with some serious engineering challenges

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Rock & Roll HOF Announces ’24 Nominees

February 10, 2024February 12, 2024 kevincarter Rock Hall Of Fame

• The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced the following Nominees for 2024 Induction: Mary J. Blige, Mariah

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Sign Of The Times For KGAY

February 8, 2024 kevincarter KGAY

• It was Christmas Day 2018 when radio veteran and LGBTQ media entrepreneur Brad Fuhr helped launch KGAY 106.5/Palm Springs,

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Rogala To Run TEGNA Columbus

February 8, 2024 kevincarter Tegna, WBNS-FM

• TEGNA Inc. in Columbus, OH welcomes Rick Rogala as President & General Manager of CBS affiliate WBNS-TV. Rogala will

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CRS ’24 Cranks Up The Country Heat

February 8, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2024

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has revealed the lineup for Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS 2024. This year’s

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Bell Media Selling 45 Radio Stations

February 8, 2024February 10, 2024 kevincarter Bell Media

• BCE, Inc., the parent company of Bell Media, announced widespread layoffs and the sale of 45 of Bell Media’s

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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

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• 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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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

• Wisconsin-based Civic Media announced that it is acquiring heritage Urban Contemporary/Talk WNOV 860 AM / 106.5 FM (W293CX)/Milwaukee and

Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
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Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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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

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

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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

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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
Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
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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
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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
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

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