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Prime PD Opening: WKKT/Charlotte

May 15, 2023 kevincarter WKKT

• RAMP has confirmed that veteran programmer Shelly Easton is planning to step down as Program Director of iHeartMedia Country

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Jim Kinney Retires From WMGK/Philly

May 15, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGK

• Beasley Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK/Philadelphia announced the retirement of veteran production and on-air talent Jim Kinney, who had served

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MPR Adds Thompson to Board

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 kevincarter Minnesota Public Radio

• Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has elected Isaac Thompson, Managing Director at New York Philharmonic as the newest member of

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WTDY/Philly Downshifts To Hot AC

May 15, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WTDY

• After several days of stunting in tribute to Taylor Swift (“96.5 TAY”), Audacy Top 40 WTDY/Philadelphia has transitioned to

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Jay Michaels Joins Audacy Houston

May 11, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KHMX, KKHH

• Less than a week after leaving Cumulus Shreveport, Jay Michaels has arrived in Houston as the newly named Asst.

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Philly Radio Icon DeBella Announces Retirement

May 11, 2023 kevincarter John DeBella, WMGK

• Legendary Philadelphia morning personality John DeBella announced his impending retirement from Beasley Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK, effective Friday, June

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Karolyi Drives Danbury Home On I95

May 10, 2023 kevincarter WRKI

• Nice to hear Mike Karolyi‘s voice back on Connecticut radio again, as he signs on to do afternoon drive

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Radio Mercury Awards Reveals Finalists

May 9, 2023 kevincarter Radio Mercury Awards

• One hundred and nineteen radio/audio spots and campaigns have made it to the finals of the 2023 Radio Mercury

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TuneIn To Garth’s SEVENS Radio

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 kevincarter Garth Brooks, TuneIn

• TuneIn announced it will be the home of Garth Brooks and his new SEVENS Radio Network that is launching

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That’s One Sirius-Benz Extension

May 9, 2023 kevincarter Mercedes, SiriusXM

• SiriusXM and Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced a multi-year extension and expansion of their services agreement, under which MBUSA is