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Enjoy It Now: Net Neutrality Ends June 11

May 10, 2018May 13, 2018 kevincarter

The FCC announced that its controversial “Restoring Internet Freedom Order” would take effect on June 11. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS 

Clyburn Signs Off At The FCC

April 17, 2018April 18, 2018 kevincarter Marketplace

• Longtime FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn announced today that she is leaving the agency after more than eight years. She broke the

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Condolences: Net Neutrality

December 14, 2017December 18, 2017 kevincarter

• As many Americans expected/feared, the FCC just voted to repeal Obama-era net neutrality rules, in a contentious decision that will

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FCC Aims To Repeal Net Neutrality

November 21, 2017 kevincarter

• Federal regulators unveiled a plan today that would give Internet providers broad powers to determine what websites and online

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Pai Wish List: Deregulate More Stuff

October 26, 2017October 26, 2017 kevincarter Marketplace

The FCC will vote next month to eliminate a decades-old rule designed to preserve media diversity in local markets, FCC

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FCC: ‘So Long, Main Studio Rule.’

October 24, 2017October 25, 2017 kevincarter

“A politically divided FCC” just voted to eliminate the 80-year-old main studio rule that required that radio and television broadcasters

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Will FCC Shut Down Your Main Studio?

October 5, 2017October 4, 2017 kevincarter

The FCC (represented here by this official photograph of Chairman Ajit Pai) has released a tentative agenda for its October

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FCC Serves Up Seconds On Pai

October 3, 2017October 2, 2017 kevincarter BMI

By a vote of 52-41, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm FCC Chairman Ajit Pai for a second five-year term.

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POLITICS 

See Dayna Run

July 13, 2017July 16, 2017 kevincarter

Author, lecturer and broadcast personality Dayna Steele, whose on-air career experienced its zenith at legendary AOR KLOL/Houston, has now set

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BREAKING NEWS POLITICS 

Budget Guts PBS, NPR, Arts Funding

March 17, 2017April 2, 2017 kevincarter

President Trump released his proposed budget yesterday morning, and to say that the reaction was swift and unhappy would be

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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
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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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CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates
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CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award, which is presented annually

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
Monaro & Gandhi To Host Marconi Awards
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Monaro & Gandhi To Host Marconi Awards

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

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CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates
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CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates
HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
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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!

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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