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Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 kevincarter WIYY

• After more than 20 years as one of the most recognizable voices in Baltimore radio, Amelia Ryerse — best

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, WMYX

• Audacy Wisconsin has elevated Brett Andrews to Brand Manager of Hot AC WMYX (99.1 The Mix)/Milwaukee. He will hang

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Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026May 12, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media Atlanta formally announced the pending sale of its 97.9 FM translator (W250BC), along with a series of

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Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Big Machine Records

• Big Machine Records has signed the Backbeat Troubadours, featuring award-winning artists Mark Collieand Billy Bob Thornton. The duo’s debut

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Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026May 10, 2026 kevincarter KARS-FM, Townsquare Media

• Townsquare has taken steps to correct the ratings challenges facing Rhythmic KARS-FM (Power 102.9)/Laramie, WY, which also serves the

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iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

May 8, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Connecticut welcomes Michael Johnson Jr. as Program Director for the company’s Sports and News-Talk stations in Hartford and

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Adams New Host Of ‘Marketplace Morning Report’

May 7, 2026May 8, 2026 kevincarter American Public Media

• American Public Media’s Marketplace, the most widely consumed business and economic news program in the country — in radio

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Wolf Wakes Up With Ellen & Aaron

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KKWF

• Audacy Country KKWF (100.7 The Wolf)/Seattle has launched a new morning show — Ellen & Aaron, hosted by Wolf

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 kevincarter iHeartRadio, Mapquest

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING SALES URBAN AC 

Beasley Detroit Teams Up With MBBA

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, MBBA

• Beasley Media Group Detroit announced a new partnership with the Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA) to support Black-owned businesses

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BREAKING NEWS

MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

• MCA has joined forces with industry veteran Brian Wright and Red Light Management’s Coran Capshaw to forge a strategic

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DIGITAL

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced the appointment of Lauren Smith as Senior Director of Digital Sales. Smith will serve

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

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Black Box Summer School Now In Session
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Black Box Summer School Now In Session

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Box Summer School Now In Session

• Black Box Group (BBG), the west-coast strategy shop led by media strategist, programmer, columnist, and talent coach Keith Cunningham,

MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
3686 Records Enhanced x Four
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

3686 Records Enhanced x Four

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 3686 Records Enhanced x Four
Executive Action At TuneCore
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Executive Action At TuneCore

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At TuneCore
Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee

May 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee
Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records
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Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records

May 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jon Stone Bets It All On BIA Records

PROGRAMMING

Black Box Summer School Now In Session
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Black Box Summer School Now In Session

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Box Summer School Now In Session
Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tanner & Co. Ride Off Into Retirement
Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship

May 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & ABC Audio Expand Relationship

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