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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of ’22

November 2, 2022November 6, 2022 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• It’s now official – The Radio Hall of Fame formally welcomed its Class of 2022 during a sold-out ceremony

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Grammy Nominations Happening On Nov. 15

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• Just two days before the 23rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, the Recording Academy® will reveal the nominees for the

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Rickards & Randolph Retiring From KGB/SD

November 1, 2022November 2, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KGB-FM

• iHeartMedia San Diego announced that longtime on-air personalities Dave Rickards and Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph will retire as co-hosts of

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Remembering Jerry Lee Lewis

October 28, 2022October 31, 2022 kevincarter Jerry Lee Lewis

• Rock & roll innovator Jerry Lee Lewis, a.k.a. “The Killer,” whose tumultuous and often controversial private life sometimes overshadowed

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Scott Shannon Announces Retirement

October 28, 2022October 30, 2022 kevincarter Scott Shannon, WCBS-FM

• Radio legend Scott Shannon used the sizable platform of his radio show on Audacy Classic Hits WCBS-FM/New York on Friday

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WABC Dedicates ‘Bernard McGuirk Studio’

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 kevincarter Red Apple Media, WABC

• On Wednesday, Oct. 26, on what would have been Bernie McGuirk’s 65th birthday, a moving ceremony was held at

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99X Marks The Big 3-0

October 26, 2022 kevincarter 99X, WNNX

• October 26, 2022 marks a major milestone in the illustrious history of Cumulus Media’s WNNX/Atlanta, which on Wednesday marked

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KFBK Talking For 100 Years

October 26, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KFBK

• iHeartMedia’s KFBK (News Radio 93.1/1530)/Sacramento recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its launch on Sept. 17, 1922 by holding

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Adidas Finally Cuts Kanye Loose

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 kevincarter Adidas, Kanye West

• UPDATED: Adidas is officially ending its business relationship with Kanye West (now known as Ye) at a cost of

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Handel To Host Radio HOF Ceremony

October 25, 2022 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced that Bill Handel, longtime morning host on iHeartMedia’s KFI 640/Los Angeles and host

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BREAKING NEWS

Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Denver-based Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), which owns Hot

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

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RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years

• RadioTraks, a longtime provider of music research services to radio stations and record labels across the United States, announced

Mike OD Back in The Zone
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Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
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Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose
Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

PROGRAMMING

Mike OD Back in The Zone
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Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
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Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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