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POLITICS

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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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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PUBLIC SERVICE 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PUBLIC SERVICE 

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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CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PUBLIC SERVICE 

Biden To Nominate Gomez For FCC Commish

May 22, 2023May 23, 2023 kevincarter FCC

• UPDATED: President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate veteran telecommunications lawyer Anna Gomez as an FCC commissioner. Biden’s

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FCC’s Rosenworcel To Address NAB Show

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 kevincarter FCC, NAB Show

• FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel will address broadcasters and those from all corners of the media and entertainment industry at

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BREAKING NEWS

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
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Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

• Following this week’s frequency expansion of 98.5 KBAY (Bay Country)/San Jose, Connoisseur Media has announced several programming leadership changes

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
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Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
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Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
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Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

• Welcome To The Hotel (W2TH), the Los Angeles-based artist management and creative company, announced a new label distribution partnership

Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
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NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
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Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
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Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

July 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
Promo Motion At Beggars Group
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Promo Motion At Beggars Group

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promo Motion At Beggars Group
Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

PROGRAMMING

Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
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Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
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NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
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Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
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KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good

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