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Yes, There Is Life After Radio

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Given the large numbers of radio pros who have been downsized of late, it’s sometimes easy to miss that

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ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Cuts Reach Vegas

August 17, 2025August 18, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• There has been a great disturbance in the Beasley Las Vegas HQ, as RAMP has confirmed that market veteran

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Kendall Stewart: Free Agent

August 17, 2025 kevincarter The Current

• Kendall Stewart has exited her position as APD of Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul and

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ESPN LA & Rams Lovefest Extended

August 15, 2025 kevincarter KSPN, LA Rams

• Good Karma Brands’ KSPN (710 ESPN)/Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Rams have extended their partnership, solidifying ESPN LA

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

August 15, 2025August 16, 2025 kevincarter Amazon Music

• Amazon Music has upgraded the roles of Country programming execs Michelle Tigard Kammerer and Emily Cohen Belote, awarding them

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeart Stands Up To Cancer: Livestream Tonight

August 15, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia is joining forces with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) for the organization’s ninth biennial one-hour, commercial-free special airing

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Unscheduled Departure Day At KC’s Wolf

August 14, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WDAF

• As initially reported by Country Aircheck, Audacy Country WDAF (106.5 The Wolf)/Kansas City has jettisoned all of its live

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NPR Joining Mountain West News Bureau

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter Mountain West News Bureau, NPR

• NPR announced that it is joining the Mountain West News Bureau to create a regional newsroom that brings together

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Sirott & Landecker Held Over!

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced that, back by popular demand, hosts Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker will return for another

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Eason Named SVP/Marketing, Capitol Music Group

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Music Group

• Capitol Music Group announced the elevation of longtime marketing executive Jessica Eason to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Eason’s

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

• UPDATED: Kendrick Lamar leads the Grammy class of 2026, earning nine total nominations, including his involvement in three of

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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

• Leda Chang has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP, Global Brand & Audience for Warner Music

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

• MediaCo Holding Inc. announced it will launch simulcasts of WQHT (HOT 97) and Urban AC 107.5 WBLS/New York on

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

PROGRAMMING

HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
Time To Consult With Don Parker
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker
Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
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Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

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