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Hoffman Now Digital PD, BackstageCountry.com

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 kevincarter Backstage Country

• Beasley Media Group has promoted Lauren Hoffman to Digital Program Director of BackstageCountry.com. Ms. Hoffman most recently served as

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Island Names Schumer EVP/Head of Marketing

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has tapped veteran label executive Jay Schumer as Executive Vice President, Head of Marketing & Business Development.

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Time For A Conversation, Says Audacy

November 7, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WBBM-AM

• Audacy has launched Audacy Conversations — a new quarterly town hall program involving 12 of its News brands nationwide,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOP 40 

Short-E Ready To Rumba In Boston

November 7, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WZRM

• iHeartMedia Boston has named Eliseo “Short-E” Cierra as Program Director of Spanish CHR WZRM (Rumba 97.7), “#1 Para Reggaeton

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

40 Cheers To Boston’s Joe Cortese

November 7, 2023November 6, 2023 kevincarter Skyview Networks, Throwback Brands

• For reasons still unclear, most of the schools and banks in the Greater Boston area will remain open today,

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Knight & Premiere Takin’ A Walk

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 kevincarter iHeart Podcast Network

• Premiere Networks and veteran programmer and consultant Buzz Knight announced a partnership to bring Knight’s popular podcast, Takin’ A

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Jade Alexander Puts On A Show

November 6, 2023 kevincarter WFLC

• Cox Media Group Miami announced the formal launch of The Jade Alexander Show on Rhythmic Hot AC WFLC (HITS

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Lambert, Randall Launch Big Loud Texas

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 kevincarter Big Loud Records, Big Loud Texas

• GRAMMY winners Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall have teamed up to launch their own imprint in partnership with Big

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WXRT & Terri Hemmert Mark 50 Years

November 5, 2023 kevincarter WXRT

• Friday, November 3, 2023, was a landmark date in Chicago radio history, as legendary broadcaster Terri Hemmert celebrated her

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VBros Expand Across America

November 3, 2023November 5, 2023 kevincarter KDHT, KHTS, KKRZ, KPEZ, WAKS, WKSS, WXKS

• RAMP has confirmed that The VBros show, hosted by Mikey & Frankie V (Vinci) and Gianna Gravalese and enjoyed

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BREAKING NEWS

Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
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Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

• Cumulus Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/Atlanta, which has been “updating” for the past week, announced the launch of new afternoon

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DIGITAL

Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
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Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

• Cumulus Media and Eon Media have entered into a joint partnership to develop and monetize AI-enabled projects for audio.

Stratus Now Available Everywhere
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Stratus Now Available Everywhere

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MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
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MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

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Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
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Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

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Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
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Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

• Ocean State Media, parent company of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio Station, announced an agreement — pending

Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
CRS Launches ‘Hot Mic’ Scholarship
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

CRS Launches ‘Hot Mic’ Scholarship

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Launches ‘Hot Mic’ Scholarship

LABEL LOVE

Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
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Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
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WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
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UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

PROGRAMMING

Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
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Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
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Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego
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Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego
2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1
LABF To Sponsor BEA Career Fair
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LABF To Sponsor BEA Career Fair

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LABF To Sponsor BEA Career Fair
Tiffany Lyn Awarded Middays On Pride365 Radio
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Tiffany Lyn Awarded Middays On Pride365 Radio

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tiffany Lyn Awarded Middays On Pride365 Radio

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