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The Beast Roars In Wausau

July 25, 2024 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WOZZ

• It was September 8, 2021 when Midwest Communications made the decision to flip WOZZ (Rock 94.7)/Wausau, WI from Mainstream

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30 Candles On Slow Jams’ Cake

July 17, 2024 kevincarter Benztown, RDub!, Sunday Night Slow Jams

• Benztown proudly announced that on Wednesday, July 17, Sunday Night Slow Jams, the No. 1 weekend radio show in

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Reba To Host 60th ACM Awards

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 kevincarter ACM Awards

• Prime Video, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), and Dick Clark Productions announced that the 60th Academy of Country

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Neon Coast Welcomes Dennis Reese

July 10, 2024July 11, 2024 kevincarter Neon Coast

• Nashville-based music entertainment company, Neon Coast, which handles the careers of Kane Brown, Restless Road, Nightly, Dylan Schneider and

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Wichita’s ‘Sports Daily’ Adds TV To Radio

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KFH

• Audacy Sports-Talk KFH Radio (KFH-AM/K248CY)/Wichita and local CBS affiliate KWCH-TV (12 News) this week kicked off a partnership that

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NEPM Executive Action

June 30, 2024 kevincarter New England Public Media

• New England Public Media (NEPM) recently announced significant updates to its executive team, most notably that of John Sutton,

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‘Chad Benson Show’ Launches On KRLD/DFW

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 kevincarter KRLD

• A DFW-specific version of the Radio America-syndicated The Chad Benson Show has been launched on Audacy’s Newsradio 1080 KRLD/Dallas-Ft.

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Richards New Content Dir., Free Country Chicago

June 12, 2024June 13, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Alpha Media proudly announces the appointment of veteran programmer and consultant Tim Richards as the Content Director for the

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Carter Awarded 3pm Hour On WABC

June 12, 2024 kevincarter Red Apple Media, WABC

• Red Apple’s WABC/New York announced that Dominic Carter will take over the 3-4 pm weekday slot on WABC Radio

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Bedell Tapped As Binnie’s Maine Midcoast Mgr.

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 kevincarter Binnie Media

• Don Bedell is packing for a move to the beautiful state of Maine, hired by Binnie Media as Market

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Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

• Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago announced the addition of market veteran Tim Virgin to do afternoon drive.

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MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns
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MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the return of its highly successful Digital Sales Mentorship

Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

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Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 TRIPLE A 

Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

• Connoisseur Media continues to move at breakneck speed as it settles into operating its recently acquired properties. Today’s action

Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

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Remembering Todd Snider
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Remembering Todd Snider

November 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Todd Snider
Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
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Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
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Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades
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BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades
Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

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Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 TRIPLE A 

Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive
Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations
KOST 103.5/LA All-In On Delilah
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KOST 103.5/LA All-In On Delilah

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KOST 103.5/LA All-In On Delilah

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