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MILESTONES

AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Radio HOF Names WTOP’s Ziegler ‘One To Watch’

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame, WTOP

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced that the Radio Hall Of Fame has named Julia Ziegler, Director of News

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Silk Sonic Out Of ’23 Grammy Noms

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Silk Sonic

• Bruno Mars announced that Silk Sonic — the 2022 Grammy-winning R&B duo consisting of himself and Anderson .Paak —

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Legendary Broadcaster Art Laboe Gone At 97

October 10, 2022October 12, 2022 kevincarter Art Laboe, KDAY

• We are deeply saddened to report the passing of pioneering radio icon, Art Laboe, the man who is credited

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Beasley/Audacy Vegas Swap Shop

October 6, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, Beasley Media Group, KDWN, KXTE

• Beasley Media Group and Audacy announced a proposed “asset exchange agreement,” a.k.a. station swap — in Las Vegas —

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Country Radio HOF Deadline!

October 5, 2022 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2023

• Country Radio Seminar has set an October 28 deadline for nominations for the Country Radio Hall of Fame Class

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WMSC Kicks Off 36-Hour Marathon

October 5, 2022 kevincarter WMSC, World College Radio Day

• Montclair State University’s award-winning radio station 90.3 WMSC/Montclair, NJ is joining more than 700 stations in 50 countries for

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Lennon Named College Radio Day Ambassador

October 5, 2022 kevincarter World College Radio Day

• Julian Lennon has been named as the official 2022 Ambassador for the 12th Annual World College Radio Day, happening worldwide

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City Of Hope To Honor Monte & Avery Lipman

October 5, 2022October 6, 2022 kevincarter City of Hope, Republic Records

• City of Hope’s Music, Film & Entertainment’s Spirit of Life Celebration will honor Republic Records’ Founders, Chief Executives and

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Petch Retires From Retirement

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 kevincarter WBOC

• It was June 2021 when Delmarva radio pro Petch decided to retire from the business, stepping away from his

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Dave & Chuck & Beasley 4-Ever

October 4, 2022 kevincarter

• Beasley Media Group is pleased to announce Dave Hunter and Charles Urquhart, hosts of the successful Dave & Chuck

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BREAKING NEWS

Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years

• For the first time in nearly three decades, the citizens of Las Vegas will wake up and start their

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DIGITAL

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
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iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

• Busy day coming up at iHeartMedia Tampa Bay, as the company announced a pending rearrangement of formats and frequencies

Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

PROGRAMMING

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
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iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

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