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The Bull Is Back In Seattle

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KPNW

• Just 14 months after flipping the former KNUC/Seattle from Country to Triple A, Hubbard has reversed that decision and

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Recorded Music Revenue Still Going Up

March 26, 2024March 27, 2024 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) just released 2023 recorded music revenue figures, reflecting 8% growth to $17.1

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CRS ’25 Seeks Committee Members

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is now accepting applications for [your name here] to become a member of the

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Long Island Wakes Up With The Wolf

March 20, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WWWF

• Long Island has a new Country radio station — Connoisseur Media flushed Classic Hits from WBZO (103.1 Max FM)/Nassau-Suffolk

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Ryan Punches His Ticket To Detroit

March 19, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WORD-AM, WXYT

• Audacy Sports-Talk WXYT (97.1 The Ticket)/Detroit welcomes Marc Ryan as its new network pregame, postgame and weekday fill-in host,

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Radio Royalty Fading Into The Distance

March 12, 2024 kevincarter NAB

• The unwelcome concept of music radio stations having to pay performance royalties has taken a major step back from

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Erickson Upgraded At Three CMG Affiliates

March 7, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KRMG, WHIO, WOKV

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced a shift in Erick Erickson‘s daypart for three CMG affiliates — Erickson has taken

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Portland Welcomes Bella 105

March 1, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KRSK

• Audacy Hot AC KRSK/Portland, OR has dropped its longtime 105.1 The Buzz identity and has rebranded as Bella 105.

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March 8: Women Take The Mic

March 1, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• In honor of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, iHeartMedia announced the fourth annual celebration of women who

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Ragusa Upped To EP, Premiere Country Prep

February 28, 2024 kevincarter Premiere Networks

• Premiere Networks has promoted Tammy Ragusa to Executive Producer of Premiere Prep’s Country radio services. The Nashville-based Ragusa will

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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

• Major changes are afoot in Milwaukee, as RAMP has confirmed that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and

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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

• WOW Radio CT is thrilled to announce that longtime radio pros Brian Smith and Pam Landry are the winners

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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A2IM Executive Action

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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

• Major changes are afoot in Milwaukee, as RAMP has confirmed that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and

Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown
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Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
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Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
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Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
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Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

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