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Kwon Named CFO At NPR

June 16, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• After an extensive national search, NPR President & CEO John Lansing announced that Daphne Kwon will be NPR’s new

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Bradley Named Brand Mgr., 104.3 Jams/Chicago

June 16, 2023June 19, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WBMX

• Audacy has named Erik Bradley as Brand Manager of Classic Hip Hop WBMX (104.3 Jams)/Chicago. In this role, Bradley

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Bryant Joins Black Effect Podcast Board

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• The Black Effect Podcast Network, the joint media venture partnership between iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God, announced that John

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Hitzges Hanging Up His Cleats

June 15, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KTCK

• Sports-Talk pioneer Norm Hitzges, a fixture on DFW sports radio for nearly half a century, announced his impending retirement

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Carton Leaving WFAN For Family & FS1

June 15, 2023June 16, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, Craig Carton, WFAN

• Craig Carton announced he is stepping away from his afternoon radio show with Evan Roberts on Audacy Sports-Talk WFAN/New

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WBA Joins Forces With MIW

June 15, 2023 kevincarter MIW, Wisconsin Broadcasters

• The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) is partnering with Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Inc. (MIW) to launch a

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Label Deal For Hard Working Dylan Matthew

June 15, 2023 kevincarter Hard Working Record Company

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, and management company Hard 8 Working Group (H8WG) recently announced

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TuneIn To Garth’s BIG 615

June 15, 2023 kevincarter BIG 615, Garth Brooks, TuneIn

• TuneIn announces the exclusive launch of The BIG 615 radio station from Garth Brooks‘ SEVENS Radio Network. The BIG

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Watson To Run Streaming For Black River

June 14, 2023 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Records welcomes Grace Watson as the label’s new Sr. Director, Streaming & Revenue. In this role, Watson

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Rasnick Named Chief Of Staff, Gibson Brands

June 14, 2023 kevincarter Gibson Brands

• Gibson Brands has elevated Beth Rasnick to the role of Chief of Staff. Rasnick reports to Cesar Gueikian, President

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BREAKING NEWS

Backtrax USA Winding Down
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Backtrax USA Winding Down

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Backtrax USA Winding Down

• After more than three decades in syndication, RAMP has learned that Radio Hall Of Famer Kid Kelly will cease

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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

• TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists — part of global artist development company Believe — has

SiriusXM Names New CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM Names New CEO

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM Names New CEO
Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
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MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

• TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists — part of global artist development company Believe — has

MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING SALES 

MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
Backtrax USA Winding Down
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Backtrax USA Winding Down

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Backtrax USA Winding Down

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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
Grammy Nominations Next Monday
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Grammy Nominations Next Monday

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Grammy Nominations Next Monday
Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

PROGRAMMING

MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING SALES 

MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
Backtrax USA Winding Down
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Backtrax USA Winding Down

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Backtrax USA Winding Down
Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
CHRISTMAS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

November 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century

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