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AC FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Jadd Naamani Changes Format

February 1, 2022 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WHOM, WJBQ

• There’s been some significant movement within the Townsquare Media broadcast complex in Portland, ME, starting with the news that

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Emmons Named Chief Curator, GRAMMY Museum

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Museum

• The GRAMMY Museum® announced that Jasen Emmons has joined the company as Chief Curator and VP of Curatorial Affairs.

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Broadway Touches Down In Traverse City

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 kevincarter MacDonald Garber, WKHQ

• Major market veteran Bill “Broadway” Bertschinger, who last month resigned from afternoon drive on Cumulus Country WDRQ (New Country

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS URBAN AC 

Rickey, Reach, Urban One All Smiley

February 1, 2022 kevincarter REACH Media, Rickey Smiley, Urban One

• Comedian, actor, TV, and radio personality Rickey Smiley, has signed a new deal with Reach Media and Urban One

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Hammburger On A Roll At KBBT/San Antonio

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 kevincarter KBBT, Univision

• Univision San Antonio promotes from within and elevates 20-year station veteran Jaime Valenzuela to Content Director of Rhythmic KBBT

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

KOSF: ’80s Plus Christie James

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KOSF

• iHeartMedia’s ’80s-centric Classic Hits KOSF (80s + @ 103.7)/San Francisco has elevated Christie James to host of Morning Drive with

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Booker & Stryker Team Up On ALT 98.7/L.A.

February 1, 2022February 2, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KYSR

• We were told to expect an exciting announcement from iHeartMedia’s KYSR (ALT 98.7)/Los Angeles regarding a new co-host for afternoon

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING 

iHeart Podcast Awards, Thursday

January 31, 2022 kevincarter iHeartRadio Podcast Awards

• iHeartMedia announced special virtual guest appearances from Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, Martha Stewart, Matt Rogers and

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Milwaukee Celebrates Jordan Lee Day

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 kevincarter Paragon Media Strategies, Radio Milwaukee

• Several weeks ago it was announced that Jordan Lee had tendered his resignation as Station Director of Radio Milwaukee

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Tyner Named SVPP, Radio One, REACH Media

January 31, 2022February 1, 2022 kevincarter Radio One, REACH Media, Urban One

• Urban One announced the promotion of Radio One VP of Programming Colby “Colb” Tyner to SVP of Programming for

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BREAKING NEWS

Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance
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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

• Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA and Salem Radio Network syndicated host and podcaster

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

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CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career

• Colorado Public Radio announced longtime Morning Edition host Mike Lamp will retire Friday, Sept. 12, closing out a remarkable

NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance
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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

PROGRAMMING

NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets
Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 URBAN 

Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING 

The [Pillar] Programming Dept.

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

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