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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA 

Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Black Box Group

• Black Box Group (BBG), the modern-scaled strategy shop led by veteran programmer, talent coach and strategist Keith Cunningham, announced

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

All Rise For Your Chief Judge

November 23, 2025 kevincarter Radio Mercury Awards

• The Radio Mercury Awards is pleased to announce Danny Gonzalez, co-Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Bandits & Friends,

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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• iHeartMedia and TikTok announced a groundbreaking, multi-platform partnership that will bring TikTok creators into iHeart’s ecosystem. This collaboration includes

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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter ACM, ACM Awards, ACM Lifting Lives

• The Academy of Country Music® announces new hires across two departments — Lauren Burchett joins as Head of Partnerships

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CONVENTIONS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA 

Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!

September 4, 2025 kevincarter College Broadcasters

• College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) is pleased to announce the national finalists in the 2025 CBI National Student Production Awards.

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Rizzo & Jeff In The Wiener’s Circle

August 29, 2025August 31, 2025 kevincarter Rizzo and Jeff

• It’s been a minute since we last heard from our pals Rizzo & Jeff, morning duo on Saga Classic

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Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWWW

• It’s free-cake-in-the-break-room day at Cumulus Ann Arbor, with the big announcement of three staff promotions at WWWW (W4 Country):

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Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Audience

• Audience (formerly Aptivada), the leading engagement platform for media companies, announced the launch of Audience 2.0 — described as

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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio, TikTok

• TikTok, in partnership with iHeartRadio, is launching Next Up: Live Music, a new singing competition powered by TikTok LIVE.

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 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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Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5
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Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5

January 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5

• In 2026, Beasley Media Group proudly marks its 65th Anniversary — an important milestone reflecting decades of growth, innovation,

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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

• 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

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
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

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

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone
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Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone

• ST Radio, a division of Bloomington, IN-owned-and-operated Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., is proud to announce the launch of WWZN (98-7

Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5
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Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5

January 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5
Chattanooga Wakes Up With Jeremy Loper
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Chattanooga Wakes Up With Jeremy Loper

January 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga Wakes Up With Jeremy Loper

LABEL LOVE

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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

PROGRAMMING

Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone
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Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone
Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay

January 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay
Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny
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Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny

January 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny
Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler
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Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler

January 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler
Cape Cod Extended Forecast: Mostly COOL
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Cape Cod Extended Forecast: Mostly COOL

December 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cape Cod Extended Forecast: Mostly COOL
JC & Ken Ride Again At Fox Sports SoFla
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JC & Ken Ride Again At Fox Sports SoFla

December 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on JC & Ken Ride Again At Fox Sports SoFla

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