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Chanley Named MD/PM Drive, WXRT/Chicago

February 21, 2024February 22, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WXRT

• UPDATED: Andy Chanley has been named as the new afternoon drive host and Music Director at Audacy Triple A

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Bret’s Mega Kansas City Move

February 21, 2024February 20, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, Bret Mega, KZPT

• Audacy Hot AC KZPT (99.7 The Point)/Kansas City introduces a revised lineup today with the launch of The Bret

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Fisher Comes Home To HD 98.3/Augusta

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WHHD

• After a five-year absence, Beasley Media Group welcomes Kris Fisher back home as Program Director of Top 40 WHHD

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Elliot Now Running iHeart Country In KY & WV

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WAMZ

• iHeartMedia has named Rachel Elliot as Director of Country Programming for Kentucky & West Virginia, responsible for the Programming

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Rhode Island Braces For Post-Giovanni Era

February 18, 2024 kevincarter 92 PRO FM, Cumulus Media

• New England radio listeners are headed for a serious mental adjustment far sooner than they are comfortable with, following

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Pros On The Loose: Isaac “Brooks” Wenzel

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, KBAY

• RAMP has confirmed that Isaac “Brooks” Wenzel has exited Alpha Media, where he served in the dual role of

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DJ Felli Fel Exits Power 106/Los Angeles

February 16, 2024 kevincarter Meruelo Media, Power 106

• More changes inside the Meruelo Media complex in Los Angeles — RAMP has confirmed that DJ Felli Fel has

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Reed Returns To CMG, Moving To Atlanta

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WSB-FM, WSRV

• Cox Media Group (CMG) Atlanta welcomes company veteran Nathan Reed aboard as Director of Operations/Director of Branding & Programming

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New Adventures Await Charlie Cook

February 15, 2024February 16, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDKF, WSM-FM

• RAMP has confirmed that Country Radio Hall of Famer Charlie Cook has tendered his resignation as Cumulus VP of

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ACM Welcomes Six New Staffers

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 kevincarter ACM, ACM Awards, ACM Lifting Lives

• The Academy of Country Music® announces six new hires across several departments — Ben Carter joins as Vice President,

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Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

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• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

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

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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
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Caroline Ellis to Vice President, A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Ellis will report to Jackie

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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

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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years
Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

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