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Collective Heads Collects Jim Lawson

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 kevincarter Collective Heads

• Tim Richards, Ring Leader of Collective Heads just announced that programming and brand sage Jim Lawson is joining Jimmy

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Collective Heads > One

January 13, 2025January 12, 2025 kevincarter Collective Heads

• Say hello to Collective Heads, a new consulting venture with big dreams, plenty of expertise, and a healthy appreciation

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Remembering Brian Burns

December 15, 2024December 17, 2024 kevincarter

• We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of longtime programmer and consultant Brian Burns, who succumbed to

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Stacey Kauffman: The Next Chapter

October 24, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• After a distinguished career as a senior executive in the media industry, former Audacy Northern California Regional Vice President

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Remembering Ben Manilla

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 kevincarter

• Ben Manilla, award-winning radio producer, audio entrepreneur, pioneering disc jockey and broadcast journalism educator, passed away on Monday, Sept.

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CRB Announces 2024-25 Board

August 27, 2024 kevincarter CRB, CRS 2025

• The Country Radio Broadcasters have completed their elections for the organization’s 2024-2025 Board of Directors. The Board features distinguished

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A Shockley Development At Paragon

August 1, 2024 kevincarter Paragon

• Paragon has added the talents of veteran public radio fundraising consultant and voice coach Christina Shockley to its consulting

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Steal Stepping Down At Hubbard Chicago

July 9, 2024July 10, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTMX

• Hubbard Chicago announced that after six years, veteran programmer Jimmy Steal has decided to step down as Vice President

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LABF Welcomes Seven New Giants

May 6, 2024 kevincarter LABF

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will recognize seven distinguished industry leaders for lifetime achievements during the 2024

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Remembering Randy Kabrich

April 3, 2024April 7, 2024 kevincarter

• We are awaiting further details, but RAMP has confirmed via a family member that veteran programmer and consultant Randy

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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

• After keeping America in suspense for an extra week in making his highly anticipated announcement, Howard Stern proved that

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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

• Connoisseur Media announced a pair of leadership promotions and a major programming appointment designed to strengthen operations and growth

Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

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Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
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Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

The Country Music Association (CMA) has released the list of finalists for the 2025 Broadcast Awards for both Personality and

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Woodward] Programming Dept.

LABEL LOVE

Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
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Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
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

PROGRAMMING

Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
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Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio
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Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio
Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs
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Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs

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