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PROGRAMMING

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Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Local Radio Networks, PickleJar

• Texas-based PickleJar Entertainment Group announced a new strategic broadcast partnership with Local Radio Networks (LRN) to serve as the

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MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

In Maine, Blueberry Picks You

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 kevincarter WVOM

• Blueberry Broadcasting announced that the legendary “Voice of Maine,” News-Talk 103.9 /101.3 FM WVOM/Howland-Bangor, and simulcast on 101.3 WVQM/Augusta,

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Mike McVay

• Veteran programmer and consultant Mike McVay has partnered with second-generation broadcaster-turned-psychotherapist Kelly Orchard on a new project aimed squarely

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

KLAC/LA Adds Sliwa For Lakers’ Coverage

November 12, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KLAC

• iHeartMedia’s KLAC (AM 570 LA Sports)/Los Angeles announced the addition of NBA Analyst Allen Sliwa as an on-air contributor

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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

November 12, 2025November 13, 2025 kevincarter Warner Records Group

• Widely respected music executive Gregg Nadel has been elevated to the newly created central role of President of A&R

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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025November 11, 2025 kevincarter Merlin

• Merlin, the digital rights agency for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, announced the appointment of Charlie Lexton

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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025November 12, 2025 kevincarter Stingray, TuneIn

• Montreal-based Stingray Group Inc., an industry leader in music and video content distribution, and the owner of 97 radio

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Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

November 11, 2025 kevincarter MusicMaster, Skyview Networks

• Skyview Networks is proud to announce its multi-year partnership with industry leading broadcast radio music scheduling service, MusicMaster, for

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 kevincarter Vox AM/FM, WXXX

• Vox AM/FM Top 40 WXXX (95 Triple X)/Burlington, VT promotes from within and elevates midday personality Izzy Mitchell to

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo

November 11, 2025 kevincarter WFUV, WKZE

• After nearly 42 years (1984-2025) as an on-air personality on Fordham University’s 90.7 WFUV/New York, Darren DeVivo‘s remarkable run

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BREAKING NEWS

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
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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
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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

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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’
Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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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

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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
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Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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