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Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio

October 22, 2025 kevincarter CBS News Radio, Infinity Networks

• Audacy’s Infinity Networks announced a new content distribution partnership with CBS News Radio, bringing over 700 radio stations to

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KKOB Taps Csanyi-Salcedo As News Director

October 22, 2025 kevincarter KKOB

• Cumulus Albuquerque has appointed Zoltan Csanyi-Salcedo as News Director for News Radio KKOB 770 AM/96.3 FM. A veteran journalist,

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David & Meredith Now Turbocharged

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WSRZ

• UPDATED: iHeartMedia is taking Jones & Company national — the show, hosted by David Jones and Meredith Michaels, based

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Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 kevincarter Westwood One Sports

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and Audacy announced that the Infinity Sports Network will be rebranded as Westwood One Sports,

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Executive Action Day At CMA

October 21, 2025 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch of recent promotions and new additions, further enhancing the vital roles

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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025October 20, 2025 kevincarter A2IM, PPL

• PPL, the UK music industry’s collective management organization for performers and recording rightsholders has appointed Dr. Richard James Burgess,

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The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 kevincarter Vox AM/FM, WXXX

• RAMP has learned that Kwame Dankwa has exited as Program Director of Vox AM/FM Top 40 WXXX (95 Triple

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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 kevincarter iPartyRadio

• Nice to hear from veteran programmer Will Calder, who proudly announces that, after a 15-year hiatus, he has relaunched

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After 54 Years, Stone Ready To Roll

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WNCY

• A major career change is just days away for Dan Stone, Brand Manager of Midwest Communications’ Country WNCY (Y100)/Green

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Star Shines Again In Saratoga Springs

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 kevincarter Star Radio, WSSV

• Loud Media announces the return of the “Star Radio” branding on Classic Hits WSSV-AM 1160 (Saratoga’s Star Radio)/Mechanicsville, NY,

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BREAKING NEWS

MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

• MCA has joined forces with industry veteran Brian Wright and Red Light Management’s Coran Capshaw to forge a strategic

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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced the appointment of Lauren Smith as Senior Director of Digital Sales. Smith will serve

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
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Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

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Black Box Summer School Now In Session
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Black Box Summer School Now In Session

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Box Summer School Now In Session

• Black Box Group (BBG), the west-coast strategy shop led by media strategist, programmer, columnist, and talent coach Keith Cunningham,

MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
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Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
3686 Records Enhanced x Four
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3686 Records Enhanced x Four

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 3686 Records Enhanced x Four
Executive Action At TuneCore
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Executive Action At TuneCore

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At TuneCore
Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
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Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee
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Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee

May 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee
Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records
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Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records

May 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records

PROGRAMMING

Black Box Summer School Now In Session
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Black Box Summer School Now In Session

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Box Summer School Now In Session
Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
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SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
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Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship
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Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship

May 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship

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