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‘Swap Shop’ At Audacy Greenville

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 kevincarter

• Audacy announced an impending frequency swap in its Greenville-Spartanburg, SC group, as News-Talk WYRD-FM (106.3 WORD) will exchange dial

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES POLITICS 

NAB Opposes Non-Compete Ban

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 kevincarter NAB

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has joined with numerous state and national organizations in sending a letter to

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS 

Cumming Leaving NAB For New Chapter

February 13, 2023 kevincarter NAB

• We would like to take this opportunity to send our thanks and most sincere best wishes to Ann Marie

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS 

NAB’s Stanberry Named A Top Lobbyist

November 17, 2022 kevincarter NAB

• Congrats to Charlyn Stanberry, NAB’s VP of Government Relations, who has been named one of the 2022 Top Lobbyists

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Atlanta Black Radio Unites Again

August 15, 2022 kevincarter Black Radio United

• After the success of the 2020 program, several of Atlanta’s Black Radio stations have teamed up once again with

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PUBLIC RADIO 

Executive Action At NPR

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced the hire of Megan Pratz as its new Political Editor, with a start date of Aug. 22.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL POLITICS SALES 

Execs On Board With SAFE Act

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 kevincarter NAB, US Senate

• Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) on Tuesday introduced “The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Advertising Act,” which would prevent

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL POLITICS SALES 

Radio Can Almost Smell Weed $$$

July 20, 2022 kevincarter US House

• The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the FY 2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill, which

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PROS IN MOTION 

Julian Jumps Into Chicago Politics

July 14, 2022 kevincarter

• Last week legendary longtime Chicago DJ/businessman Julian “Jumpin” Perez announced his departure from radio and promised to keep us

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL POLITICS SALES 

Don’t Bogart Those Cannabi$ Dollar$

June 26, 2022June 27, 2022 kevincarter

• Late last week the House Appropriations Committee advanced the FY 2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill which

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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

• 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
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
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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Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg

• Veteran programmer/on-air talent, Danny Ocean has tendered his resignation as PD/afternoon talent at 7 Mountains Media Hot AC 93.5

Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco

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

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HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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

Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg
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

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