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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS STREAMING 

Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign

September 8, 2026 kevincarter KHCM, KKOL, Malama Media Group

• Rick Thomas has been back in Hawaii for what feels like 20 minutes, but he’s certainly hit Oahu running…

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RATINGS SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Resets Dallas Management

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• Urban One Dallas announced key leadership appointments for its recently enhanced Dallas-Fort Worth group, which now includes former Service

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DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH STREAMING 

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Xperi

• Cumulus Media and Xperi Inc. announced that Cumulus has signed on as the first commercial licensee for the DTS

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen

July 13, 2026July 14, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Nielsen

• The Second Circuit blocked radio ratings provider Nielsen on Monday from implementing a policy change that would require its

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, The Media Audit, TOMA.Solutions

• Cumulus Media is accelerating its commitment to data-driven sales by partnering with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions. The move

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BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years

April 15, 2026 kevincarter RadioTraks

• RadioTraks, a longtime provider of music research services to radio stations and record labels across the United States, announced

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS STREAMING 

Remember: Might Makes Wright

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Wright Media Group

• Wright Media Group announced a major expansion this week, assembling what President Brian Wright calls a “street-level alliance team”

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Radio Remains Stable and Dominant

March 11, 2026March 10, 2026 kevincarter Eastlan Ratings, FMR Associates

• That’s the good news, based on new data from the 2026 FMR / Eastlan Ratings National Radio Listening Survey

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KS95

• Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis, the radio home of Crisco, Dex & Wes in the morning and Staci &

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS SALES 

Frisk Joins Connoisseur In Regional Mgmt. Role

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media is pleased to announce the appointment of Sommer Frisk as Market Manager for the company’s Palm Springs

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BREAKING NEWS

Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas

• Radio One Houston announced a series of strategic programming leadership appointments across Urban AC KMJQ (Majic 102.1) and Rhythmic

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DIGITAL

Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek

• SonicTrek Media has named veteran programmer and consultant Rob Wagman to lead “Manna,” the company’s new localized Contemporary Christian

Packed House At NSMC 2026
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Packed House At NSMC 2026

October 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Packed House At NSMC 2026
Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES URBAN AC 

Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
Promotions Galore At CMA
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

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Remembering Reno Morning Icon Panama
CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering Reno Morning Icon Panama

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Reno Morning Icon Panama

• Reno Media Group is saddened to report the passing of longtime Northern Nevada radio personality Panama Hoston, known to

Baltimore’s Laurie DeYoung Returns!
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING 

Baltimore’s Laurie DeYoung Returns!

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore’s Laurie DeYoung Returns!
BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement

LABEL LOVE

BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement
Happy 35th, Almost Acoustic Xmas!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Happy 35th, Almost Acoustic Xmas!

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 35th, Almost Acoustic Xmas!
UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

PROGRAMMING

Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas
Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek
Fredericksburg Fired Up At The Cannon
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Fredericksburg Fired Up At The Cannon

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fredericksburg Fired Up At The Cannon
Tino Cochino Show Adds Celina Martinez
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Tino Cochino Show Adds Celina Martinez

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tino Cochino Show Adds Celina Martinez
Carter Alan NOT Goin’ Fishin’
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Carter Alan NOT Goin’ Fishin’

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Carter Alan NOT Goin’ Fishin’
Mornings Re-Mixed At WNTR/Indianapolis
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Mornings Re-Mixed At WNTR/Indianapolis

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mornings Re-Mixed At WNTR/Indianapolis

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