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‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Benztown

• Benztown announced that award-winning radio personality and music exec Rick Nuhn, writer and host of the long-running, internationally syndicated

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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 kevincarter BBR Music Group, BMG

• BBR Music Group/BMG expands its North America A&R team with the elevation of three existing staffers and addition of

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Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WXYT

• Audacy will launch 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network, a new, centralized hub for sports fans across Michigan on December

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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Leda Chang has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP, Global Brand & Audience for Warner Music

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

Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

November 5, 2025November 6, 2025 kevincarter KIOA, KSTZ, Saga Communications

• After nearly 35 years with Saga Hot AC KSTZ (Star 102.5)/Des Moines, IA, market legend Jimmy Wright has unplugged

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Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, KCYE, KVGS

• Beasley Media Group Las Vegas announced that KCYE (107.9 Coyote Country) and Hot AC KVGS (102.7 VGS) will swap

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Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 kevincarter Bella Figura Music

• Bella Figura Music, the music-rights company founded by former BMG UK President Alexi Cory-Smith (right), announced that veteran music

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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 kevincarter KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles proudly announced its 34th annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, presented by Pepsi, happening December

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KELO-FM’s Xmas Relocation Strategy

November 3, 2025November 2, 2025 kevincarter

• It’s about to get busy today at Midwest Communications’ Hot AC 101.9 KELO-FM/Sioux Falls, SD — not only is

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KOA/Denver Wakes Up Differently

October 31, 2025November 2, 2025 kevincarter KOA

• iHeartMedia News-Talk KOA 850AM/94.1FM/Denver announced a new morning lineup, uniting some of Colorado’s most trusted and recognizable voices in

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Remembering Barry Richards
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Remembering Barry Richards

August 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Richards

• We were shocked and saddened over the weekend to learn that legendary radio/TV personality, and music promoter Barry “The

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

• As Shamrock Classic Rock WZBA (100.7 The Bay)/Baltimore signed off at midnight as its sale to K-LOVE, Inc. became

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership
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Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership
Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts
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Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts
WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast
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WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast

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Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW
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Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW

August 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW

• Veteran broadcaster, media executive and business  strategist Jasmine Sadry has been named President of the Dallas-Fort Worth Affiliate of

Remembering Barry Richards
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Remembering Barry Richards

August 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Richards
Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26
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Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26

August 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
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Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
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HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
Remembering Peter Katsis
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Remembering Peter Katsis

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Peter Katsis

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Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW
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Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW

August 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW
Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26

August 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26
Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte
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Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte
Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
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Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg
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JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg
Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

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