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Non-Comm Opportunities Await In Florida

June 28, 2023 kevincarter WFME, WMFV

• Always nice to hear from veteran programmer Brad Waldo, Director of Audio Content for Community Communications’ NPR affiliates 90.7

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Sarno Named Creative Dir., SMACKSongs

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 kevincarter SMACKsongs

• SMACKSongs has promoted Sam Sarno to Creative Director, effective immediately. Sarno, who most recently served as a Creative Manager,

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Audacy & Lepidi Renew Vows

June 28, 2023January 11, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, B96

• Audacy announced a multiyear contract extension with radio and multi-media personality Julia Lepidi, who hosts The Julia Show on

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Taylor Upped To VP/MM, Beasley Detroit

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group has elevated Patti Taylor to VP/Market Manager of the company’s Detroit cluster — Active Rock 101

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Charlie Walk Launches Aspen Artists

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 kevincarter Aspen Artists

• Stand by for the formal announcement, but RAMP has confirmed that veteran music industry executive Charlie Walk, best known

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Byars Named GM, NRG Media Omaha

June 27, 2023 kevincarter NRG Media

• NRG Media just introduced Keely Byars as the new General Manager of the company’s seven-station Omaha group — Hot

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NEON16 Acquires Arro Media

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 kevincarter AM16 Agency, NEON16

• Latin media firm NEON16 has acquired Latina-owned and led Arro Media, a leading music marketing and social media agency

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Bakersfield Welcomes ‘Verdad 1560’

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 kevincarter Alpha Media, KNZR

• Alpha Media Bakersfield announced the impending arrival of Spanish Conservative Talk KNZR (Verdad 1560), in partnership with Americano Media,

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Wheel Of Fortune Smiles Upon Seacrest

June 27, 2023June 28, 2023 kevincarter Ryan Seacrest

• It’s official: Ryan Seacrest will take over as the new host of Wheel of Fortune, succeeding Pat Sajak, who

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Registration Open For NAB Show NY

June 27, 2023 kevincarter NAB Show New York

• The registration window is now wide open for NAB Show New York, scheduled for October 24-26, 2023, with exhibits

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
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Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

• UPDATED 8/7, 3pm PT: RAMP has confirmed that Cumulus is undergoing a round of restructuring, and, in the process,

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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms
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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

• SiriusXM has named Jenny Tartikoff as Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, effective August 10. Tartikoff will report

Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

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Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone
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Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone

• Harvey Stone, longtime President and General Manager of KBLX/San Francisco and one of the architects of modern Urban Contemporary

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
Executive Action: Hope Media Group
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Executive Action: Hope Media Group

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Hope Media Group

LABEL LOVE

Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
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Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
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Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
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Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

PROGRAMMING

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
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Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
WWWN Gets Down To Business
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WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WWWN Gets Down To Business
Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
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Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

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