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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025December 4, 2025 kevincarter BBC, College Radio Foundation

• Since its launch in 2007, BBC Introducing has seen a continual growth of independent artists submitting their music to

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Radio One Optimizes Charlotte Cluster

December 4, 2025 kevincarter Radio One, WBT, WLNK

• Radio One, Inc. announces multiple frequency moves to “optimize” its Charlotte cluster — in particular, to seriously boost the

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Miguel & Holly Come Home To Tampa

December 4, 2025December 5, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMTX

• iHeartMedia is pleased to welcome Miguel & Holly back to Tampa Bay as the new morning show on AC

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WXPN Counts Down 885 Greatest Covers

December 3, 2025 kevincarter WXPN

• For over 20 years, heritage Triple A 88.5 WXPN/Philadelphia has crowdsourced and broadcast unique year-end 885-song countdown lists, making

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Dual Resurrection For Bold Gold

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 kevincarter Bold Gold Media Group

• Bold Gold Media Group is proud to announce the relaunch of two beloved Delaware County, New York radio stations

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103.3 The APP Is Back In San Antonio

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 kevincarter 103.3 The APP, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media is bringing Alternative radio back to San Antonio for the first time in nearly a decade with

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Jameson Named MD/PM Drive, Jazz88/Minneapolis

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 kevincarter KBEM

• Minneapolis Public Schools-owned KBEM (Jazz88)/Minneapolis welcomes Yonci Jameson as Music Director and host of The Afternoon Cruise, weekdays from

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Executive Action: Aristo-Enhanced

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 kevincarter Aristo Media Group

• The AristoMedia Group, one of Nashville’s longest-running and leading full-service entertainment marketing and publicity firms, proudly announces the promotion

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‘Nat’ Gross Wakes Up In Green Bay

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WNCY

• The intensive nationwide search is over at Midwest Communications’ Country WNCY (Y100)/Appleton-Green Bay, as the station proudly announces the

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Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM

December 1, 2025 kevincarter A2IM

• A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music) has elevated General Manager Lisa Hresko to Chief Operating Officer of A2IM.

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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards which will air from Dolby Theatre

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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Remembering Jerry Cesak
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Remembering Jerry Cesak

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Jerry Cesak

• Jerry Cesak, best known as half of the long-running Radio Hall of Fame morning duo Jeff & Jer, who,

‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville
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‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville
Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI
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Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI

LABEL LOVE

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

PROGRAMMING

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
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Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
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Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

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