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POLITICS

EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025October 2, 2025 kevincarter FCC

• The FCC has voted to advance the Commission’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of its broadcast ownership rules. The Commission seeks

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Catsimatidis: Don’t Let Sun Set On AM Radio Act

September 21, 2025 kevincarter Red Apple Media, WABC

• By a vote of 50 to 1, The House Energy & Commerce Committee passed The AM Radio for Every

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SAG-AFTRA Denounces Kimmel Suspension

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 kevincarter SAG-AFTRA

• SAG-AFTRA, “which represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter WKXW

• Townsquare News-Talk WKXW (New Jersey 101.5)/Trenton, NJ is excited to announce the return of Bill Spadea to mornings, starting

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KSHE: Missouri State Of The Art

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 kevincarter KSHE

• Hubbard’s Classic Rock behemoth KSHE 95/St. Louis, which purports to be the oldest continually-operating Rock station in America, has

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Buchholz Named Political Editor, WBBM/Chicago

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WBBM-AM

• Geoff Buchholz has been named as the new Political Editor for Audacy’s WBBM Newsradio (780 AM / 105.9 FM)/Chicago.

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NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 kevincarter CPB, NPR

• In response to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)’s announcement that it would be winding down operations due to

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025August 5, 2025 kevincarter CPB

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which has long provided funding to PBS and NPR on Friday announced that

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Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025July 21, 2025 kevincarter CPB, NPR, PBS

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

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Trusty Confirmed As FCC Commissioner

June 17, 2025 kevincarter FCC

• The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Olivia Trusty to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications

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Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia
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Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

• UPDATING: RAMP has confirmed that iHeartMedia is undergoing another round of layoffs. No word yet on how extensive these

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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

• Connoisseur Media announced new leadership in its Portland, OR market, reinforcing its dedication to local talent, strong community connections,

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
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Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
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HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

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Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco
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Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco

• Connoisseur Media is expanding its considerable broadcast footprint into San Francisco, as the company just announced that it has

Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!
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Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!

LABEL LOVE

HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
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HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
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KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Riser House Rock Rises
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!
Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

PROGRAMMING

Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!
AWARDS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!
Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia
Programming Upgrades At Radio One
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN URBAN AC 

Programming Upgrades At Radio One

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At Radio One
Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond
Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

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