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PROGRAMMING

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Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026March 12, 2026 kevincarter Radio One, WLNK

• We are sending our best wishes to a longtime friend — Neal Sharpe, PD of Radio One Hot AC

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter KPLZ, Lotus Communications

• Lotus Seattle Corporation, a division of family-owned broadcaster Lotus Communications announced the appointment of Andrew Adams as General Manager

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• iHeartMedia and TikTok announced the launch of TikTok Radio from iHeart, featuring the biggest music hits on the radio

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Rickey Smiley, Urban One

• Urban One and Marconi Award-winning radio personality, comedian, and author Rickey Smiley are expanding their partnership with a five-year

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026March 13, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KSPF

• Audacy announced industry veteran Erik Bradley as the new Brand Manager of Classic Hits KSPF (98.7 The Spot)/Dallas. Bradley

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Get Well Soon, Brad Lane!

March 11, 2026March 12, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, WCCO

• Sending our most sincere best wishes for a complete recovery to Brad Lane, Brand Manager of Audacy News-Talk WCCO/Minneapolis,

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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards

March 11, 2026 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced that the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances by Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson,

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Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

March 10, 2026 kevincarter RM Artist Development Services

• Veteran music industry executive Risa Matsuki proudly unveils RM Artist Development Services LLC, an artist-forward consulting and advocacy platform

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 kevincarter Marketron

• Marketron, a leading provider of broadcast traffic, revenue management, and digital advertising solutions for broadcasters, announced the expansion of

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BREAKING NEWS

Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced that Phil Becker will join CMG Radio as Vice President, Audience & Content Growth,

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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

• The Elvis Duran Group, Looking4Larry and MCM Studios announced the launch of Podrophenia, colorfully described as “a next-generation podcast,

Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

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Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC
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Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC

• Hubbard | Media That Connects and the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) are joining forces to host the Morning

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

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River House Debuts The House Management
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

River House Debuts The House Management

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on River House Debuts The House Management
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

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