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FCC Chair Speculation Game Begins

November 29, 2020November 30, 2020 kevincarter FCC

• With the FCC preparing to shift to Democratic control, the speculation has already begun about who will assume the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS 

NAB Responds To Election Results

November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 kevincarter NAB

• In response to Saturday’s announcement that Joe Biden had crossed the 270-electoral vote threshold necessary to be declared president-elect,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS 

iHeart Cordially Suggests You Vote

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• With what is being described as the most consequential election of our lifetime looming in less than a week,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE POLITICS 

Senate Bill Aims To Help Radio, TV Broadcasters

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 kevincarter

• On Tuesday, Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD.), the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS 

Huh? Utah Politicians Call For Civility

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 kevincarter Bonneville

• Competing gubernatorial candidates in Utah are teaming up to release a series of ads calling for civility, and Bonneville

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS RHYTHMIC 

Crisco Kidd: His Honor To Run For Mayor

September 28, 2020September 27, 2020 kevincarter Crisco Kidd, KKFR

• Veteran air personality Crisco Kidd recently had an epiphany — so he put his 21-year radio career on hold,

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CONCERTS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS 

Live Nation Helping Our Nation Vote

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 kevincarter Live Nation

• Live Nation announced several initiatives to encourage civic engagement and support access to voting in the 2020 elections, including

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL POLITICS 

House Majority Opposes Performance Royalties

July 31, 2020August 3, 2020 kevincarter Local Radio Freedom Act

• A bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives now supports the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) after 12

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE POLITICS 

House Goes To Bat For Broadcasters

July 28, 2020 kevincarter NAB

• Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN-06) and Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA-02), who co-chair the Congressional Broadcasters Caucus sent a letter to

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS URBAN URBAN AC 

ATL’s Black Stations Unite For The Vote

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 kevincarter Core Radio Group, Cox Media Group, Entercom, Radio One

• After Atlanta made national news over the serious issue of voter suppression during the past primary election, the Program

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BREAKING NEWS

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS SALES STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION URBAN 

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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LATEST POSTS

Next BFOA Media Mixer In DC
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Next BFOA Media Mixer In DC

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Next BFOA Media Mixer In DC

• The next Media Mixer from the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will be held at the NAB’s HQ in

Monaro & Gandhi To Host Marconi Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Monaro & Gandhi To Host Marconi Awards

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Monaro & Gandhi To Host Marconi Awards
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

LABEL LOVE

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!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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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