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PROGRAMMING

EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WMAL

• Cumulus Media announced that longtime News/Talk programming pro Bill Hess, who has served as Program Director of News-Talk 105.9

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Netflix

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026, iMAR Entertainment

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) announced the return of its partnership with iMAR Entertainment for a second consecutive year,

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FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025December 19, 2025 kevincarter Howard Stern, SiriusXM

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025December 16, 2025 kevincarter Ebro Darden

• Just days after their morning show was abruptly dropped from MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York after 13 years, Ebro

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA 

Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Black Box Group

• Black Box Group (BBG), the modern-scaled strategy shop led by veteran programmer, talent coach and strategist Keith Cunningham, announced

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 kevincarter LABF

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) is pleased to announce that Mary M. Collins has been named Executive

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Pros On The Loose: Nikki Blakk

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KSAN

• Three years after her return to Cumulus Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 The Bone)/San Francisco, year-end budget cuts have unfortunately

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg

December 14, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Saga’s Harrisonburg Media Group serving scenic Harrisonburg, VA is searching for its next Promotions Director/Content Creator — someone who

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?

December 12, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WPOC

• Hell, who wouldn’t! That said, iHeartMedia Country 93.1 WPOC/Baltimore has launched a planetwide search for a new morning co-host,

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BREAKING NEWS

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

• Howard Stern laid off nearly a dozen staffers earlier this week, according to Page Six, because he’s reportedly preparing

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Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH STREAMING 

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

• Cumulus Media and Xperi Inc. announced that Cumulus has signed on as the first commercial licensee for the DTS

Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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’
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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

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‘HJY’s Paul & Al Announce Retirement
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

‘HJY’s Paul & Al Announce Retirement

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘HJY’s Paul & Al Announce Retirement

• The end of the illustrious “Paul & Al Era” at iHeartMedia’s WHJY (94HJY)/Providence will soon come to its inevitable

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH STREAMING 

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
River House Debuts The House Management
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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
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

PROGRAMMING

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH STREAMING 

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
Last Conclave Names Last Rockwell Winners
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Last Conclave Names Last Rockwell Winners

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Last Conclave Names Last Rockwell Winners
Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology
Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide
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

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