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PROGRAMMING

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Lawrence To Run Nat’l Radio Talent System

January 17, 2023 kevincarter National Radio Talent System, RAB

• RAB announced the hire of veteran radio executive Bob Lawrence as General Manager to oversee the organization’s National Radio

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BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING 

Thomas Named Brand Manager, Beasley Tampa

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WQYK

• Beasley Media Group has named Rick Thomas as Brand Manager of the company’s Tampa Bay radio group and PD

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CLASSIC HIP HOP COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Tucson Midday Exchange Program

January 17, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KIIM, KSZR

• Lots of movement in the hallways of Cumulus Tucson, as Country KIIM (KiiM 99.5), and Classic Hip-Hop KSZR (97.5

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Ready For iHeartCountry Fest ’23?

January 17, 2023 kevincarter iHeartCountry Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Austin’s

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CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Boss’s Boss Bridges Upped To VP

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 kevincarter The Boss, WWZY

• Press Communications has elevated Robby Bridges from Director of Programming to Vice President of Programming for Classic Rock simulcast

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CONDOLENCES EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Hofstra’s Bruce Avery

January 16, 2023January 17, 2023 kevincarter Hofstra University, WRHU

• We were saddened to learn that Bruce Avery, former longtime General Manager of Hofstra University’s WRHU/Hempstead, NY, widely respected

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AC FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

John Anthony Announces Retirement

January 16, 2023 kevincarter WJKK

• Longtime Mississippi radio pro John Anthony, PD of New South AC WJKK (Mix 98.7)/Jackson, MS announced he will formally hang-up

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Duane & Abby Beam Back To Memphis

January 16, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WLFP

• Legions of listeners in the Greater Memphis area are in for a treat today when the popular on-air duo

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FRONT PAGE Inspirational PROGRAMMING URBAN AC 

Bethea Named PD Of 1070 WDIA/Memphis

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 kevincarter WDIA

• iHeartMedia Memphis has named Tracy Bethea as Program Director of the iconic 1070 WDIA, “The Heart & Soul of

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WEEI Inks Jones, Ups Laird To Brand Mgr.

January 13, 2023January 16, 2023 kevincarter WEEI

• Audacy Sports-Talk WEEI/Boston makes two major announcements: 1) market vet Adam Jones is named afternoon co-host, joining Meghan Ottolini

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BREAKING NEWS

Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
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Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

• Declan Moore has been named as the new President/Market Manager for Hubbard’s Washington, DC cluster, which includes the historic

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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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

• Declan Moore has been named as the new President/Market Manager for Hubbard’s Washington, DC cluster, which includes the historic

K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious 

K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO
Salem Segues From Public To Private
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Salem Segues From Public To Private

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem Segues From Public To Private

LABEL LOVE

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

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

PROGRAMMING

Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
Next Round’s On Sport & State
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Next Round’s On Sport & State

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next Round’s On Sport & State
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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

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