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BRANDING/MARKETING

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Audacy Delisted From NYSE

October 30, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy, Inc. announced that its appeal of the determination by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to commence proceedings

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Hanrahan Launches CoachedUP

October 30, 2023 kevincarter CoachedUP

• Veteran programmer and air talent Tom Hanrahan has launched his talent coaching business, “CoachedUP.” “Talent coaching has always been

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66th Grammy Nominations This Friday

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• Nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards® will be revealed this Friday, Nov. 10 morning during a special livestream event.

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

Executive Action: Robinson & Ray

October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 kevincarter WYRZ

• Congrats to veteran programmer and consultant Kevin Robinson, who has been elevated to Executive Director of listener-supported, non-profit 98.9

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Hurricane Dave Named ATL Pres., NBRHOF

October 26, 2023 kevincarter NBRHOF

• The National Black Radio Hall of Fame (NBRHOF) is proud to announce the appointment of veteran programmer “Hurricane” Dave

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WLAV Inks Verve Pipe’s Brian Vander Ark

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLAV

• Cumulus Classic Rock WLAV (97 LAV)/Grand Rapids, MI has tapped radio “Freshman” Brian Vander Ark as its new afternoon

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

‘Last Beatles Song’ Coming Nov. 2

October 26, 2023October 29, 2023 kevincarter Capitol Records, The Beatles

• A few months ago, Beatles fans worldwide were thrilled when Paul McCartney hinted that “a last Beatles song” was

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

‘Momo’ Named Reg. Promo Dir., Audacy Austin

October 26, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy Austin has named Manimala “Momo” Vemireddy as Regional Promotions Director. In this role, Vemireddy will work closely with

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AC ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TOP 40 TRIPLE A URBAN URBAN AC 

Meet Your 2023 Marconi Award Winners!

October 25, 2023October 26, 2023 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB

• The annual Marconi Radio Awards were handed out Wednesday evening during the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner, presented

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What’s Going On With Toucher & Rich?

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Toucher and Rich

• What’s going on at Beasley’s WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston? The market was buzzing on Wednesday after Boston.com and

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BREAKING NEWS

Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper

June 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper

• After three months of legal battles and lobbying, the Voice of America (VOA) network is officially being reduced to

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DIGITAL

Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH SALES STREAMING 

Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales

June 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales

• Quu Inc., the trusted industry leader providing easy deployment of visual content for radio, just released a new study

Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on “Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

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Moneyball: What Radio Can Borrow from Budweiser
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Moneyball: What Radio Can Borrow from Budweiser

June 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: What Radio Can Borrow from Budweiser

• Budweiser’s Grand Prix win for Audio and Radio at the Cannes Lions Festival highlighted just how impactful a simple

Dr. Demento Retiring From Practice
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Dr. Demento Retiring From Practice

June 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dr. Demento Retiring From Practice
Lizzy Loses Her Alarm Clock
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Lizzy Loses Her Alarm Clock

June 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lizzy Loses Her Alarm Clock

LABEL LOVE

Condolences: Lou Christie
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Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie
Create Beams Up With Star Trak
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Create Beams Up With Star Trak

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Beams Up With Star Trak
Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music

June 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music
Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta

June 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta
Condolences: Mike Borchetta
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Condolences: Mike Borchetta

June 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Mike Borchetta

PROGRAMMING

Dr. Demento Retiring From Practice
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Dr. Demento Retiring From Practice

June 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dr. Demento Retiring From Practice
Lizzy Loses Her Alarm Clock
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Lizzy Loses Her Alarm Clock

June 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lizzy Loses Her Alarm Clock
Casey Back At Bat
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Casey Back At Bat

June 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Casey Back At Bat
Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper

June 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper
MPR Welcomes New Board Members
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING TRIPLE A 

MPR Welcomes New Board Members

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MPR Welcomes New Board Members
Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa

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