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BRANDING/MARKETING

BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Live Free Country Is Live & Local

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 kevincarter Saga Communications, WMLL

• Saga Communications’ four-month-old Country outlet WMLL (96-5 Live Free Country)/Manchester, NH has tapped Tommy Jordan (left) as morning co-host,

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Radio Remembers Randy Kabrich

April 5, 2024April 9, 2024 kevincarter Randy Kabrich

• The radio industry is still coming to terms with the untimely passing of veteran programmer and consultant Randy Kabrich.

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Adams Trades Omaha For West Palm

April 3, 2024April 4, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WRMF

• Hubbard Radio announced that David Adams is joining the company’s West Palm Beach cluster as the new Brand &

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Magnolia Music Inks Promo Pro Ray Vaughn

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 kevincarter Magnolia Music Group

• Sending our best wishes to promo legend Ray Vaughn, who has joined Magnolia Music Group as National Director of

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BMLG Welcomes Bensman & Kerr

April 3, 2024 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, announces the addition of Dexter Bensman as Sr. Director, Digital

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KDKA Elevates Kumanchik To Brand Manager

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 kevincarter KDKA

• Audacy has elevated PJ Kumanchik to Brand Manager of KDKA News Radio (KDKA-AM 1020/100.1)/Pittsburgh, overseeing the station’s content strategy,

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Red Street Enhanced With Steele & Herrmann

April 3, 2024 kevincarter Red Street Records

• Red Street Records heads into a rising Q2 with the addition of two new staff members — Michael Steele

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Saga Asheville Brings News To The 828

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 kevincarter 828 News Now, Saga Communications

• Saga’s Asheville Media Group (AMG), serving the beautiful Asheville, NC region, has launched 828newsNOW.com, a new local news platform

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Bobby Bones Meets The Bull

April 2, 2024 kevincarter Bobby Bones, Premiere Networks, WUBL

• iHeartMedia Country WUBL (94.9 The Bull)/Atlanta announced the addition of the Premiere-syndicated The Bobby Bones Show to the morning

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Seattle Says ‘Howdy’ To HANK FM

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 kevincarter KPLZ, Lotus Communications

• Seattle gave birth to its third Country station — and its second since breakfast — as Lotus Hot AC

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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert
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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

• Beasley Media Group is deeply saddened to announce the passing of legendary 93.3 WMMR/Philadelphia personality Pierre Robert. According to

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DIGITAL

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

• The National Student Media Convention (NSMC) came to Denver for the first time on October 22-25. Over four days,

VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

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LATEST POSTS

WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced the impending retirement of longtime afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand, effective Nov. 13. A trusted voice

Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert
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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert
KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash

LABEL LOVE

Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
NSAI Announces Changes To Board
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NSAI Announces Changes To Board
Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

PROGRAMMING

WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

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