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idobi Loves Marconi, No Bologna

July 1, 2024 kevincarter idobi

• Sending our best wishes to the honorable Bolognious Francine Marconi, who is excited beyond recognition to announce that his

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

KZZU Inks ‘Joey & Lauren’ For Mornings

July 1, 2024 kevincarter

• Talk about some big shoes to fill…. less than two weeks after the shocking exit of 30-year Spokane morning

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Tom Petty Estate Signs With Warner Chappell

July 1, 2024 kevincarter Tom Petty, Warner Chappell Music

• The estate of the late Tom Petty and Warner Chappell Music (WCM) announced the signing of a new worldwide

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

WYPR Names Lupton Host, ‘All Things Considered’

July 1, 2024 kevincarter WYPR

• WYPR, Baltimore’s NPR news station, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Marquis Lupton as the new local host

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Beharrell Changes The Station In Chicago

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, YEA Networks

• Alpha Media “proudly” announces the newest addition to its suburban Chicago Classic Alternative station, WERV (95.9 The River) —

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Radio Career With A Donut Hole

June 30, 2024 kevincarter KOSI

• Over the course of a 33-year radio career, Denver radio vet Jonathan Wilde has done mornings for 25 years,

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NEPM Executive Action

June 30, 2024 kevincarter New England Public Media

• New England Public Media (NEPM) recently announced significant updates to its executive team, most notably that of John Sutton,

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Lon Helton Comes Home To Chicago

June 26, 2024 kevincarter Compass Media Networks

• Alpha Media Chicagoland’s recently launched Free Country 98-3 & 102-3 (WCCQ/Joliet & WXLC/Waukegan) is ecstatic to announce the latest

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

CMG Cuts Like A Knife

June 26, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KONO-FM, WAPE, WBLI

• The budget-related personnel cuts inside Cox Media Group continue… Yesterday we reported the departure of three longtime employees of

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Audacy Ups Sottolano To Chief Prog. Officer

June 26, 2024June 27, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has elevated Jeff Sottolano to Chief Programming Officer, effective immediately, as the Company and Sottolano have also agreed

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BREAKING NEWS

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
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CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the winners of the 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Country

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
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McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

• Congrats to Rich McLaughlin, who has been formally named General Manager of Fordham University’s 90.7 WFUV/New York. McLaughlin, a

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
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Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

LABEL LOVE

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
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Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons
Executive Action At River House
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Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House
Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
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Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
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Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

PROGRAMMING

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
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McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
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CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
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Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
David Weiss Goes On On Top
AC EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

David Weiss Goes On On Top

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on David Weiss Goes On On Top

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