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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026August 25, 2026 kevincarter Saga Communications

• RAMP has confirmed that Pat Paxton has resigned as SVP of Content at Saga Communications after a three-year run.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Salem Segues From Public To Private

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 kevincarter Salem Media

• Salem Media, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition by The Christian Community Foundation, Inc., d/b/a WaterStone, officially taking

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

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026August 21, 2026 kevincarter NAB, WTOP

• On National Radio Day, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) proudly announces that Joel Oxley, President & General Manager

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group announced that Mac Edwards, VP/Market Manager of the company’s Charlotte radio cluster, will step down from

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter MTV, VMAs

• We are having a serious ’80s flashback… Madonna leads the field of nominees for the 2026 MTV Video Music

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026August 20, 2026 kevincarter ABC, Disney, FCC

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 kevincarter Bobby Bones, Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced that Bobby Bones, 2017 Radio Hall Of Fame inductee and host of iHeartMedia’s

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26

August 14, 2026August 13, 2026 kevincarter Texas Radio Hall of Fame

• The voting members of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) have selected 20 radio professionals for induction into

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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Spotify

• In an effort to “improve listener transparency,” Spotify announced that starting next month, it will begin labeling AI artists

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Galaxy’s Ed Levine Announces Retirement

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Galaxy Media

• After building one of New York State’s most successful independently owned media and entertainment companies, Galaxy Media Partners Founder,

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BREAKING NEWS

AM Radio Act Halfway Home
BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home

• With Tuesday’s passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act by the House Of Representatives — and now

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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

• Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media announced the launch of Jersey Made, a new podcast hosted by our friend

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

• It’s a welcome Louisville reunion for Tony Tilford, 40-year radio pro and longtime iHeartMedia programming vet, who has been

Couture Named AM Co-Host, Lite 96/TVC
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Couture Named AM Co-Host, Lite 96/TVC

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Couture Named AM Co-Host, Lite 96/TVC
Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
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Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

LABEL LOVE

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
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CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
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FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

PROGRAMMING

Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
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Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
AM Radio Act Halfway Home
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AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home
CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
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CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis
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Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis
Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity

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