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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

WOMC Soups Up Mornings With Campbell

March 4, 2024 kevincarter WOMC

• Audacy Classic Hits 104.3 WOMC/Detroit welcomes Ben Campbell as its new morning show co-host. Campbell will plug in across

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Has Your Ticket To NOLA Sports

March 4, 2024 kevincarter WKRN

• Cumulus has flipped WKRN/New Orleans from Country to Sports-Talk as 106.1 The Ticket. The new station debuted on Friday,

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Reich Named SVP Top 40, Warner Records

March 4, 2024March 5, 2024 kevincarter Warner Records

• Josh Reich has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Top 40 Promotion for Warner Records. In his newly expanded

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Florida Man Expands In Florida, Man

March 4, 2024March 3, 2024 kevincarter Florida Man Radio, JVC Broadcasting

• JVC Broadcasting has expanded its Florida Man Radio (FMR) network with the addition of via two new FM signals

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Scott Childers: Free Agent

March 3, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, WERV, WSSR

• Scott Childers, a 20-year veteran of Alpha Media’s suburban Chicago group has exited as Chief Engineer and on-air talent

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Portland Welcomes Bella 105

March 1, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KRSK

• Audacy Hot AC KRSK/Portland, OR has dropped its longtime 105.1 The Buzz identity and has rebranded as Bella 105.

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

March 8: Women Take The Mic

March 1, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• In honor of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, iHeartMedia announced the fourth annual celebration of women who

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Free Agent Showcase: Boomer

March 1, 2024 kevincarter WFMS

• Christopher “Boomer” Layfield, former OM of Cumulus Indianapolis and PD of Country WFMS checked in to let us know,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

MIW & CRS Launch Mentorship Program

March 1, 2024February 29, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2024, MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership

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AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Meet The Country Radio HOF Class of ’24!

February 29, 2024 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2024

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) yesterday revealed the 2024 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductees. This year’s esteemed honorees were

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BREAKING NEWS

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

• Urban One has entered into an agreement to acquire Service Broadcasting Group, LLC, including its flagship radio stations —

NuVoodoo

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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

• Cumulus Media is accelerating its commitment to data-driven sales by partnering with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions. The move

Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

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LATEST POSTS

Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

• In a major expansion of its news footprint, Red Apple Media Owner & CEO John Catsimatidis announced the launch

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox

LABEL LOVE

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
WMG Makes TIME100 List
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BMG & Concord Announce Merger
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord

PROGRAMMING

Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

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