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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 27, 2024 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the second annual Black Effect Podcast Festival is a reality. The event, designed

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Nicolato Upped To OM, Lotus Boise

February 27, 2024 kevincarter KQXR, Lotus Communications

• Lotus Communications has promoted Jeremy “Nic” Nicolato to Operations Manager of their Boise, ID cluster of radio stations. Nicolato

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WYPR & WTMD Officially Related

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 kevincarter WTMD, WYPR

• Baltimore Public Media (BPM) proudly announced its official launch on Monday, formally uniting NPR affiliate 88.1 WYPR/Baltimore and Triple

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Beasley Tampa Elevates Speedy & Joey

February 26, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WLLD

• Beasley Media Group Tampa Bay announced the promotion of two longtime cluster vets: Luis “Speedy Jr” Gonzalez has been

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‘Ice’ Extended At The Fan

February 26, 2024February 27, 2024 kevincarter Tegna, WBNS-FM

• TEGNA Sports-Talk WBNS-FM (97.1 The Fan)/Columbus, OH has extended Matty “Ice” Hayes with a sweet new multi-year deal. Hayes

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Personnel Changes At ST Radio

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 kevincarter Sarkes Tarzian, ST Radio

• ST Radio, a division of Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., announced a series of operational and personnel changes — in Ft.

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Executive Action: BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville

February 26, 2024 kevincarter BBR Music Group, BMG Nashville

• BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville announces two promotions and a new hire across the label’s Group Strategy & Syndication, Marketing

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Expanded Role For WMN’s Williams

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• Warner Music Nashville announced that Kristen Williams has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Radio & Commercial Partnerships for

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B96/Chicago Launches ‘Moug & Karla Mornings’

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, B96

• Audacy Top 40 WBBM-FM (B96)/Chicago announces a new weekday on-air lineup, starting with the arrival of John Moug as

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BMLG Records Now Nashville Harbor Records

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 kevincarter BMLG Records, Nashville Harbor

• Big Machine Label Group has rebranded its BMLG Records imprint as Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment. Initially founded as

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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

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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

• The HBCU Radio Preservation Project (HBCU RPP) has received $750,000 from the Ford Foundation, which has been used over

Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
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Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

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Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
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Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

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Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
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Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
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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

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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

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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
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Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
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

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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
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’

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