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United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter United Stations, yaman.AI

• United Stations announced an exclusive national partnership with yaman.AI, the latest venture from renowned radio creative visionary Yaman Coskun.

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 kevincarter KCSN, Matt Pinfield

• Well on his road to recovery following a life-threatening stroke in January, the legendary Matt Pinfield is set to

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Shula’s WHLD-AM/Niagara Falls Now WUSW

May 23, 2025 kevincarter Radio One Buffalo

• Earlier this week Buddy Shula‘s Radio One Buffalo announced it is acquiring 5,000-watt WHLD-AM 1270/Niagara Falls, NY (currently Conservative

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Frisina And FM Radio Reunited

May 22, 2025 kevincarter

• Nice to see (and hear) Syracuse, NY radio icon Dave Frisina back in action — and in glorious Frequency

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Moody Radio Transitions To National Network

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 kevincarter Moody Radio

• We don’t normally cover a lot of Christian radio news, but this development out of Moody Radio reflects the

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Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WKXJ, WRXR

• We initially reported this news a few days ago… and now, here it is again, this time with some

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Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 kevincarter Nashville Public Radio

• Nashville Public Radio has hired its next President & CEO — longtime public media executive Holly Kernan, who most

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Bob and Tom Show

• iHeartMedia’s WFBQ (Q95)/Indianapolis, the longtime flagship of The Bob & Tom Show, pulled off a one-of-a-kind live radio event

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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) announced its Agenda Committee leaders and members for the 2025-2026 Country Radio Seminar (CRS)

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

 X-Tensive Morning X-Cavation

May 19, 2025May 20, 2025 kevincarter 99X

• Utilizing state-of-the-art carbon-dating technology, leading scientists have come to the fairly solid conclusion that The Morning X with Barnes

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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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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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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
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

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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

• iHeartMedia’s KVET (AM 1300 The Zone)/Austin, the radio flagship for University of Texas Athletics, announced the expansion of The

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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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
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

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

PROGRAMMING

Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
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Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC
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Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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