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MILESTONES

ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications, WNOR

• Sending our most sincere best wishes to Hampton Roads’ morning radio icon Rick Rumble, who is celebrating an extraordinary

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CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING REUNIONS 

Music Industry Pros Reunited!

September 17, 2025September 20, 2025 kevincarter Music Industry Reunion

• Last week’s 10th Annual Music Industry Reunion brought together nearly 200 of the industry’s finest from radio, records, artists,

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ALTERNATIVE AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hall Of Fame Honors For Q101

September 15, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• There is cause for celebration at Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago, as the station was inducted into the Illinois Rock

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Radio HOF Announces ’25 Legends

September 12, 2025September 16, 2025 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced the selection of eight new Legends inductees into the Radio Hall Of Fame

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 kevincarter Colorado Public Radio

• Colorado Public Radio announced longtime Morning Edition host Mike Lamp will retire Friday, Sept. 12, closing out a remarkable

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 kevincarter Civic Media, Milwaukee Radio Alliance

• UPDATED: Civic Media is significantly expanding into the Milwaukee market with its pending acquisition of WZTI-AM and two FM

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

NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster

September 9, 2025 kevincarter NYSBA, Red Apple Media

• The Board of Directors for the New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc. (NYSBA) has named Red Apple Media CEO

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AWARDS CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 kevincarter CMA Awards

The Country Music Association (CMA) has released the list of finalists for the 2025 Broadcast Awards for both Personality and

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

September 8, 2025September 9, 2025 kevincarter Howard Stern, SiriusXM

• After keeping America in suspense for an extra week in making his highly anticipated announcement, Howard Stern proved that

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 kevincarter WLRH

• Given the serious financial challenges now facing public radio and television, WLRH 89.3 FM/Huntsville, AL, North Alabama’s Public Radio

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BREAKING NEWS

NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

• NPR announced the appointment of Nadine Zylstra as its new Chief Content Officer. In her new role, Zylstra will

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DIGITAL

Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

• Amplified Voices, the streaming, podcast, and digital media platform powered by Superadio Networks and American Urban Radio Networks (AURN),

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

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LATEST POSTS

KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

• Cumulus Media has expanded the broadcast footprint of its powerhouse Kansas City Talk radio station, KCMO (Talk Radio 95.7/710AM)

VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRIPLE A 

VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas

LABEL LOVE

Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
Provident Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious LABEL LOVE 

Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

PROGRAMMING

KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRIPLE A 

VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO RAMP STREAMING 

Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

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