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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Create Music Group

• Create Music Group (CMG), the leading music, technology, and capital platform for independent artists and labels, today announced the

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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026February 11, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KFI-AM

• iHeartMedia’s KFI AM 640/Los Angeles announced a revised weekday lineup — beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17, John Kobylt moves from

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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, Sonos

• Audacy and Sonos have announced a strategic partnership that includes Audacy serving as the exclusive U.S. sales and distribution

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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026February 12, 2026 kevincarter ONErpm

• ONErpm has hired veteran music industry executive Mike Easterlin as Managing Director of its Nashville division. Easterlin brings decades

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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026February 10, 2026 kevincarter BMLG, The Valory Music Co.

• Respected music industry veteran George Briner announced his retirement as President of The Valory Music Co. after more than

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ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Las Vegas seamlessly segued out of Super Bowl weekend by flipping KYMT (93.1 The Mountain) from Rock to

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McVay Inked To Advise SuiteRadio

February 8, 2026 kevincarter SuiteRadio

• Our friends at SuiteRadio are pretty damned excited to announce that veteran programmer/consultant (and 2025 Radio HOF inductee) Mike

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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

February 8, 2026 kevincarter Inrush Broadcast Services

• Chicago-based Inrush Broadcast Services welcomes Andy Gunn as Director of Project Management and Process Engineering. In this newly created

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hampton Roads A Safe Harbor For Yacht Rock

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Max Media Hampton Roads, WTWV

• Max Media’s WTWV (92.9 The Wave)/Norfolk is officially “dropping anchor in smoother waters” as it transitions from Hot AC

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KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again

February 4, 2026February 8, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KUFO

• After a 15-year “hiatus,” Connoisseur Media proudly announces the return of KUFO/Portland, OR, replacing hip-hop WE 102.9. Portland has

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BREAKING NEWS

WCBS-FM/NY Launches ‘Trey & Loren Raye’
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WCBS-FM/NY Launches ‘Trey & Loren Raye’

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WCBS-FM/NY Launches ‘Trey & Loren Raye’

• Audacy Classic Hits WCBS-FM/New York introduced a new morning show featuring major market veterans Trey Morgan and Loren Raye.

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING REUNIONS STREAMING TOP 40 

WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday

• This Sunday, October 11, WLS-AM 890/Chicago proudly presents WLS Unwound: Again, a special two-hour celebration of the legendary personalities,

Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
Executive Action At River House
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Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House

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Executive Action At River House
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Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House
Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
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Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES REUNIONS 

Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
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Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

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WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday
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WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday
Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
Beautiful Boise Beckons
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Beautiful Boise Beckons

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beautiful Boise Beckons
Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick
NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

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