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NAB Celebrates Release Of WSJ’s Gershkovich

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 kevincarter NAB, Wall Street Journal

• The big news on Thursday was the coordinated release of at least two dozen people in the largest prisoner

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS 

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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The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
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The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

• Earlier this week we shared the surprising news that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and Air 1

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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

• WOW Radio CT is thrilled to announce that longtime radio pros Brian Smith and Pam Landry are the winners

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
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The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

• Earlier this week we shared the surprising news that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and Air 1

Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
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Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Brooke & Jeffrey Touch Down In Phoenix
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Brooke & Jeffrey Touch Down In Phoenix

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brooke & Jeffrey Touch Down In Phoenix

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No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

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The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
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The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
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Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills
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Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills
Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
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Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
5th Mental Wealth Expo, 10/11
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5th Mental Wealth Expo, 10/11

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 5th Mental Wealth Expo, 10/11
Audacy Urges All Of Us To Listen
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Audacy Urges All Of Us To Listen

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Urges All Of Us To Listen

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