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Pebbles Positively Leaving HOT 96.9/Boston

May 4, 2026May 5, 2026 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WBQT

• After an extraordinary 38-year career as a beloved morning show voice on Beasley’s WBQT (HOT 96.9)/Boston, Pebbles has decided

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026May 4, 2026 kevincarter Service Broadcasting, Urban One

• Urban One has entered into an agreement to acquire Service Broadcasting Group, LLC, including its flagship radio stations —

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

NAB Rolls Down ’26 Marconi Window

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced that the 2026 Marconi Radio Award nomination window is now open through

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026May 1, 2026 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group was named to the sixth annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting companies making an extraordinary

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AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE TELEVISION 

Andie MacDowell: Gracies Icon

April 30, 2026April 29, 2026 kevincarter AWMF===, Gracie Awards

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced that acclaimed actress Andie MacDowell will receive the Gracies Icon

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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026April 29, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KNX-FM

• Audacy announces the next iteration of the 97.1 frequency in Los Angeles — All-News KNX-FM will flip to All-Sports

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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026April 27, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, SiriusXM

• UPDATED: Bloomberg News was first to report that iHeartMedia and SiriusXM have held preliminary talks to discuss a possible

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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 kevincarter Big Machine Records, Nashville Harbor

• Big Machine Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment announces industry veteran Allison Jones as Executive Vice President of A&R. Now,

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McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

April 22, 2026April 21, 2026 kevincarter Mike McVay, MIW, NAB Show

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly names Mike McVay, President of McVay Media, as the recipient

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2026 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

April 22, 2026April 23, 2026 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications today announced the nominees for the Radio Hall Of Fame Class of 2026. The

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BREAKING NEWS

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

• The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show under his Roc Nation umbrella is now stepping

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Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
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Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

• With its rapid market expansion accelerating into 2027, Eastlan Ratings has enlarged its client training and support team with

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
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Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Chris Cline: Free Agent
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Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent
Wilborn Named Market Pres., SummitMedia Omaha
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Wilborn Named Market Pres., SummitMedia Omaha

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Radio Mercury Awards Names ’27 Chief Judge
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Radio Mercury Awards Names ’27 Chief Judge

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Names ’27 Chief Judge

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Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

• With its rapid market expansion accelerating into 2027, Eastlan Ratings has enlarged its client training and support team with

Join John McConnell’s 20-Year Mission
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE SYNDICATION 

Join John McConnell’s 20-Year Mission

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Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

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Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
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Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
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Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
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Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak
Robinson Assumes The GM Position
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Robinson Assumes The GM Position

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Assumes The GM Position
Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting
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Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

PROGRAMMING

Passero Joins Big Froggy 101 As APD/PM Driver
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Passero Joins Big Froggy 101 As APD/PM Driver

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Passero Joins Big Froggy 101 As APD/PM Driver
Pros On The Loose: Matt Cooper
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Matt Cooper

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Matt Cooper
Chris Cline: Free Agent
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent
Pradt Awarded Middays On 93Q/Houston
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Pradt Awarded Middays On 93Q/Houston

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pradt Awarded Middays On 93Q/Houston
Buffalo The New Home Of ‘US Country’
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Buffalo The New Home Of ‘US Country’

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo The New Home Of ‘US Country’
Your ’26 Behind The Mic Mentee!
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Your ’26 Behind The Mic Mentee!

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 Behind The Mic Mentee!

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