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The Rock Now Sporting Woods

July 16, 2023July 16, 2023 kevincarter CKGE

• Durham Radio Active Rock CKGE (94.9 The Rock)/Toronto is pretty damn pleased and proud to announce that they have

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Warren’s First BIG 615 Guest: Brad Paisley

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 kevincarter BIG 615, Brad Paisley

• Country superstar Brad Paisley had the honor of being Storme Warren‘s inaugural in-person guest on Garth Brooks‘ recently launched

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Skyview & B-Dub Enjoy Mutual Extension

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 kevincarter Skyview Networks

• Award-winning Country radio personality, Bryan “B-Dub” Washington and Skyview Networks have both signed on the proverbial dotted line, thus,

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KSON/San Diego Becomes ‘Morgan 103.7’

July 13, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KSON, Morgan Wallen

• Taking advantage of that growing trend of radio stations temporarily rebranding in anticipation of a major tour of a

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Coleman Launches ‘Pod Predictor’

July 12, 2023 kevincarter Coleman Insights

• Coleman Insights announces the debut of Pod Predictor, a new service for podcasters to test concepts pre-launch. Pod Predictor

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Chicago’s Score To Honor Pat Hughes

July 12, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WSCR

• Audacy’s WSCR-AM (670 The Score)/Chicago will air special programming to honor longtime Chicago Cubs’ play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes and

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Waterloo Media Austin Launches ‘Latino 93.3’

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 kevincarter KGSR, Latino 93.3, Waterloo Media

• Waterloo Media Austin has flipped KGSR (Lucy 93.3) from Rhythmic Hot AC to Spanish Contemporary as Latino 93.3, which

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ABC Audio Picks Compass As New Ad Rep

July 12, 2023July 11, 2023 kevincarter ABC Audio, Compass Media Networks

• ABC Audio has selected Compass Media Networks to serve as the exclusive advertising representative for commercial radio inventory and

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CLASSIC HIP HOP DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Zannie K On The Loose

July 11, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Veteran programmer/air talent “Zannie K” Glover is available for his next opportunity. Glover is a 25-year industry pro who

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Country Radio HOF Inducts Class of ’23

July 11, 2023July 12, 2023 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2024

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. held the 2023 Country Radio Hall of Fame dinner and awards ceremony on Monday,

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BREAKING NEWS

Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

• Warner Records Group announced the appointment of Jim Roppo as Vice Chairman. Based in Los Angeles and reporting to

NuVoodoo

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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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

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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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

• Jim Roppo‘s move from Republic Records to Warner Music Group comes against the backdrop of extensive layoffs inside Universal

Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show

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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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
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
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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

PROGRAMMING

New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE 

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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE 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
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

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