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Krasny Stepping Down From KQED’s ‘Forum’

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 kevincarter KQED

• Legendary Bay Area radio broadcaster, author and academic Michael Krasny,  who has enjoyed a nearly three-decades-long tenure as host

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

KISW Lives For ‘Live Day’

November 9, 2020November 8, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, KISW

• Entercom’s hard-rocking 99.9 KISW/Seattle is making final preparations for its amazingly ambitious 6th annual “Live Day.” This year’s completely

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Remembering Alex Trebek

November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 kevincarter Alex Trebek

• Alex Trebek, the iron man of game show hosts and the beloved host of Jeopardy! since its 1984 debut

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

CMG’s Barnett Retiring; Vaughn, Jubelirer Upped

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 kevincarter Capitol Music Group

• Capitol Music Group (CMG) Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett will retire on December 31, 2020, capping an illustrious 50-year

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Meltdown Hits The Big 2-5 @ WRIF

November 3, 2020 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WRIF

• Beasley Media Group congratulates Mark “Meltdown” Milligan, who is celebrating his 25th anniversary on Active Rock WRIF/Detroit. Meltdown originally joined WRIF

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BIN Launches On WWRL-AM/New York

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 kevincarter BIN, iHeartMedia, WWRL

• iHeartMedia’s BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and

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Radio Hall of Fame Induction Tonight

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• The virtual 2020 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held this evening from 7-9pm, hosted by Elvis

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CHARITY CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Every Day Is ‘Frey-Day’ In Detroit

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WCSX

• Beasley Classic Rock WCSX/Detroit, in conjunction with the Mayor of Royal Oak, Michigan will proclaim Friday, November 6, 2020

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Joe Benigno Retiring From WFAN/NY

October 28, 2020October 29, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, WFAN

• Entercom has confirmed that longtime WFAN/New York personality Joe Benigno will retire as afternoon drive co-host. His final show

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2020 CMA Broadcast Award Winners

October 27, 2020 kevincarter CMA Awards

The 2020 CMA Broadcast Award Winners were announced today — now, let’s meet them, shall we: CMA Broadcast Personality of

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BREAKING NEWS

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

• HYBE AMERICA announced that its Nashville-based Country, Americana and roots rock division, formerly known as Big Machine Label Group

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Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
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Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

• Zeno Media, the leading global audio and digital media company powering audio broadcasters and multicultural audiences worldwide, announced the

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion 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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!

• RAMP is wishing a speedy recovery to Saga Communications President & CEO Chris Forgy, who has taken a temporary

WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
TM Sonically Augments Westwood One Sports
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

TM Sonically Augments Westwood One Sports

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TM Sonically Augments Westwood One Sports

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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

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

PROGRAMMING

WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
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WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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

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