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2024 Radio Talent Institutes

January 28, 2024 kevincarter National Radio Talent System

• National Radio Talent System (NRTS), a division of RAB, announced five Radio Talent Institutes scheduled to take place in

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Mars Is Binnie’s Maine Ingredient

January 26, 2024January 28, 2024 kevincarter Binnie Media

• Industry veteran Stella Mars is joining Binnie Media as Regional Director of Operations for Maine, starting today. Mars is

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Rizzo & Jeff Resurface In Asheville

January 26, 2024January 28, 2024 kevincarter Rizzo and Jeff

• After nearly a year on the radio beach, as it were, we are thrilled to share the news that

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Tatar Named Reg. Promo Dir., Audacy Houston

January 26, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy Houston welcomes market veteran Bill Tatar as Regional Promotions Director for its Houston group, effective February 5. In

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Changes Come To WCBS-FM/NYC

January 25, 2024 kevincarter WCBS-FM

• Audacy Classic Hits WCBS-FM 101.1/New York announces a revised on-air schedule, effective February 5 — Jesse Addy is elevated

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BMG Increases U.S. Ops, Elevates Loba & Scherer

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 kevincarter BMG, BMG Nashville

• BMG announced it will further increase investment in its U.S. record labels as it ‘doubles down’ on its North

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Fayetteville Wakes Up With Minda & DB

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WUKS

• Beasley Classic Hip Hop WUKS (107.7 The Bounce)/Fayetteville, NC announced the launch of The Bounce Morning Rollout with Minda

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Meet Media Staffing Networks’ New Owner

January 23, 2024 kevincarter Media Staffing Network

• Media Staffing Network (MSN) proudly introduces its new owner, Lisa Fields. With extensive experience in broadcasting and a proven

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Paco Lopez Returns To NYC

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 kevincarter

• OK, it’s his voice, but that totally counts, as Paco’s weekly three-hour throwback show, The Back In The Day

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Reach Media Seeks Affiliate Relations Pro

January 22, 2024 kevincarter REACH Media, Urban One

• Syndicated radio network, Reach Media, Inc., a division of Urban One, is seeking a seasoned Director, Affiliate Relations to

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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

• Under the umbrella of Warner Music Group’s recently announced $170 million head count reductions falls these four longtime Atlantic

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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%
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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

• BIA Advisory Services’ revised 2025 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast projects total local advertising revenue to reach $169 billion this

Executive Action: River House Artists
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Executive Action: River House Artists

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: River House Artists
Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer
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Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer
MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
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Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%
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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

• BIA Advisory Services’ revised 2025 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast projects total local advertising revenue to reach $169 billion this

Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
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Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
Beasley Selling Ft. Myers Stations
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Beasley Selling Ft. Myers Stations

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Selling Ft. Myers Stations

LABEL LOVE

Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
Executive Action: River House Artists
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Executive Action: River House Artists

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: River House Artists
MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
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Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
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CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

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Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
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Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night
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Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night
Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton
AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton
WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era
Texas Radio HOF Class Of ’25!
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Texas Radio HOF Class Of ’25!

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Texas Radio HOF Class Of ’25!
PickleJar Up All Night… Again
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

PickleJar Up All Night… Again

August 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PickleJar Up All Night… Again

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