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Crank It Up: WLS & WCFL Rewound

August 29, 2024 kevincarter WCFL, WLS-AM

• The legendary music years of WLS and WCFL/Chicago will live again this Labor Day weekend, thanks to the efforts

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AC COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Bill Fox On The Loose

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 kevincarter Midwest Communications

• RAMP has confirmed that Bill Fox and Midwest Communications have parted ways after three years. Fox joined the company

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Music Revenue Report

August 29, 2024August 30, 2024 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) issued its mid-year analysis, which includes the broadest range of US revenue

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WBUR Names New ‘Morning Edition’ Host

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 kevincarter WBUR

• Boston University-owned WBUR, the largest public radio station in Boston, has named Tiziana Dearing as the new anchor the

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Sifuentes Earns Programming Upgrade At KISS

August 28, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KISS

• Cox Media Group (CMG) San Antonio has elevated Chris Sifuentes to Assistant Director of Branding & Programming for heritage

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WABC In Business With Joe Connolly

August 28, 2024 kevincarter WABC

• Highly respected business news reporter Joe Connolly, a fixture at the now former WCBS-AM 880/New York for over three

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Audacy Ups Cipolla To VP, Prog. Analytics/Research

August 28, 2024August 29, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has promoted Ralph Cipolla to Vice President, Programming Analytics and Research, effective immediately. The news was shared in

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WFAN Inherits Rutgers Basketball

August 27, 2024 kevincarter Rutgers, WFAN

• Rutgers University’s men’s basketball broadcasts, formerly heard on the now defunct WCBS 880/New York, are relocating over to sister

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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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Jim Clerkin: Free Agent

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• RAMP has learned of another casualty of the recent budget cuts at Beasley Boston — Jim Clerkin, MD and

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BREAKING NEWS

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

• The Board of Directors of Universal Music Group announced that it has unanimously rejected the unsolicited and non-binding proposal

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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced the appointment of Lauren Smith as Senior Director of Digital Sales. Smith will serve

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

• The Board of Directors of Universal Music Group announced that it has unanimously rejected the unsolicited and non-binding proposal

Federated Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Federated Pros On The Loose

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Pros On The Loose
Berigan Back In Middays On BIG 100
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Berigan Back In Middays On BIG 100

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Berigan Back In Middays On BIG 100

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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
Remembering Bob Jamieson
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Remembering Bob Jamieson

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson
MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
3686 Records Enhanced x Four
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3686 Records Enhanced x Four

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 3686 Records Enhanced x Four
Executive Action At TuneCore
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Executive Action At TuneCore

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At TuneCore
Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
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Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

PROGRAMMING

Federated Pros On The Loose
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Federated Pros On The Loose

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Pros On The Loose
WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings
Black Box Summer School Now In Session
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Black Box Summer School Now In Session

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Box Summer School Now In Session
Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’

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