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De Niro Out Of Service… To America Awards

May 29, 2024May 30, 2024 kevincarter NABLF

• As in all things, timing is everything, and if you, like us, are keeping abreast of current events, you

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AM Radio In Cars Getting Louder

April 30, 2024 kevincarter NAB

• On Tuesday, Melody Spann-Cooper, Chairwoman of CEO of Chicago-based Midway Broadcasting Corporation, testified on behalf of the NAB at

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Radio Royalty Fading Into The Distance

March 12, 2024 kevincarter NAB

• The unwelcome concept of music radio stations having to pay performance royalties has taken a major step back from

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Happy 20th, HeadCount!

February 12, 2024 kevincarter HeadCount

• On Tuesday, February 13, HeadCount celebrates 20 years of impact with a year of volunteer and partner appreciation. At

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL POLITICS 

NAB Executive Action: Ray Quiñones

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 kevincarter NAB

• Ray Quiñones has joined the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) as Director of Government Relations, effective immediately. He will

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Hizzonor, Mayor Wagman!

November 8, 2023 kevincarter

• How cool is this? Longtime radio industry veteran Rob Wagman, President of StraightPath Media, surprised more than a few

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Senate Reconfirms FCC’s Carr & Starks

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 kevincarter FCC

• Over the course a very eventful weekend that saw the government pulled back from the brink of a potentially

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CPB Pumps $2.25 Mil Into State Gov. Coverage

September 20, 2023 kevincarter CPB

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is investing $2.25 million to increase and strengthen state government coverage provided by

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Senate Confirms Gomez To FCC

September 7, 2023September 8, 2023 kevincarter FCC

• The U.S. Senate voted 55-43 on Thursday to confirm Democrat Anna Gomez to fill the open seat on the

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House Members Introduce ‘BOSS & Swift Act’

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 kevincarter US House

• Congressmen Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06) today introduced

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BREAKING NEWS

2025 Marconi Award Finalists Announced
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2025 Marconi Award Finalists Announced

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2025 Marconi Award Finalists Announced

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced the finalists for the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards in a

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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

• MCA (Music Corporation of America) is proud to announce two key additions to its digital marketing team — Sarah

Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
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Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
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Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
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Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

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Executive Action: Guarasi Rejoins Pillar Media
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Executive Action: Guarasi Rejoins Pillar Media

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Guarasi Rejoins Pillar Media

• Michael Guarasi has joined Pillar Media as General Sales Manager for Contemporary Christian WAWZ (Star 99.1), serving Northern New

Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
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Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current
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Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
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Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
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CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
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Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R
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MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R

PROGRAMMING

Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
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Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current
Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor
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Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor
The VerStandig Programming Dept.
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The VerStandig Programming Dept.

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The VerStandig Programming Dept.
Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
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Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

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