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Hanrahan Launches CoachedUP

October 30, 2023 kevincarter CoachedUP

• Veteran programmer and air talent Tom Hanrahan has launched his talent coaching business, “CoachedUP.” “Talent coaching has always been

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66th Grammy Nominations This Friday

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• Nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards® will be revealed this Friday, Nov. 10 morning during a special livestream event.

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

Executive Action: Robinson & Ray

October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 kevincarter WYRZ

• Congrats to veteran programmer and consultant Kevin Robinson, who has been elevated to Executive Director of listener-supported, non-profit 98.9

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Turns Out Orlando CAN Be Educational!

October 27, 2023October 26, 2023 kevincarter College Broadcasters, Inc., WMSC

• College Broadcasters Inc. (CBI) recently hosted the 2023 National Student Media Convention (NSMC) in sunny Orlando. Attendees heard from

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Hurricane Dave Named ATL Pres., NBRHOF

October 26, 2023 kevincarter NBRHOF

• The National Black Radio Hall of Fame (NBRHOF) is proud to announce the appointment of veteran programmer “Hurricane” Dave

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WLAV Inks Verve Pipe’s Brian Vander Ark

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLAV

• Cumulus Classic Rock WLAV (97 LAV)/Grand Rapids, MI has tapped radio “Freshman” Brian Vander Ark as its new afternoon

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‘Last Beatles Song’ Coming Nov. 2

October 26, 2023October 29, 2023 kevincarter Capitol Records, The Beatles

• A few months ago, Beatles fans worldwide were thrilled when Paul McCartney hinted that “a last Beatles song” was

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‘Momo’ Named Reg. Promo Dir., Audacy Austin

October 26, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy Austin has named Manimala “Momo” Vemireddy as Regional Promotions Director. In this role, Vemireddy will work closely with

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Meet Your 2023 Marconi Award Winners!

October 25, 2023October 26, 2023 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB

• The annual Marconi Radio Awards were handed out Wednesday evening during the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner, presented

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What’s Going On With Toucher & Rich?

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Toucher and Rich

• What’s going on at Beasley’s WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston? The market was buzzing on Wednesday after Boston.com and

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Next Round’s On Sport & State
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Next Round’s On Sport & State

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next Round’s On Sport & State
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

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Next Round’s On Sport & State
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Next Round’s On Sport & State

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next Round’s On Sport & State
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta

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