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PROGRAMMING

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Crowley, Young Upped @ Townsquare Buffalo

February 10, 2020 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media Buffalo announced two major promotions in its local management team: Chris Crowley has been named Operations Manager of

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AC CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Erie Adventures Of Vinny Marino

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Programming pro Vinny Marino has arrived in scenic Erie, PA, hired as the new PD of Cumulus AC WXKC (Classy

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Public Radio Creates California Newsroom

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 kevincarter NPR

• Public radio stations across California are teaming up with NPR to create a regional newsroom to increase coverage of

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Spotify Acquiring Simmons’ The Ringer

February 5, 2020February 6, 2020 kevincarter Spotify, The Ringer

• Spotify has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Ringer, a leading creator of sports, entertainment and pop

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Trio Of Louisville Sluggers

February 4, 2020 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Alpha Media Louisville announces some significant changes in the Programming and Promotions departments, effective immediately — the movement begins

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Sun Broadcast Group Acquires Envision Networks

February 4, 2020February 5, 2020 kevincarter Envision Networks, Sun Broadcast Group

• Sun Broadcast Group (SBG), a Gen Media Partners company, announced that it has acquired Cleveland based Envision Networks®, the

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America’s Finest City™ Wants You!

February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 kevincarter Local Media San Diego

• Local Media San Diego is searching for candidates to fill multiple upcoming on-air and programming positions within our station

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iHeartMedia & OZY Media Ink New Deal

January 30, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, OZY Media

• iHeartMedia and OZY Media announced a new multi-year deal to co-produce and promote a slate of iHeartRadio Original Podcasts,

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An Open Letter From Kid Kelly

January 30, 2020January 31, 2020 kevincarter Kid Kelly, SiriusXM

• It was one week ago when we heard the surprising news that Radio Hall of Famer Kid Kelly had suddenly

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

McShay Held Over In Wyoming

January 29, 2020 kevincarter Appaloosa Broadcasting

• We are pleased to report that Wes McShay is back in action — best of all, he didn’t have to

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BREAKING NEWS

Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Denver-based Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), which owns Hot

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

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Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!
AWARDS CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING 

Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years
Mike OD Back in The Zone
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Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone

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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose
Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

PROGRAMMING

Mike OD Back in The Zone
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Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
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Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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