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Charlamagne Announces Black Effect Podcast Fest

June 28, 2022 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network, Charlamagne Tha God

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the first-ever Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify Black voices

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Cromwell Launches 94.9 The Fan

June 20, 2022 kevincarter 94.9 The Fan, Cromwell Media

• Cromwell Media’s ESPN 94.9 (WBUZ-HD3/W235BW)/Nashville is jumping into the increasingly popular sports-wagering space with the rebranding and relaunch of

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Whole New Vibe In Norfolk

June 18, 2022June 19, 2022 kevincarter Max Media, WVHT

• UPDATED: Yes, the word is already out, the station is stunting, the new logo is posted and website ready

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Betley Joins Warner Records As SVP, Creative Sync

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 kevincarter Warner Records

• Julia Betley has joined Warner Records as SVP of Creative Sync Licensing. Betley comes to Warner following a decade

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BTS Taking A Break, Not A ‘Hiatus’

June 14, 2022June 15, 2022 kevincarter BTS

• After nearly a decade together, K-Pop supergroup BTS is taking a break. As reported by The New York Times,

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Milwaukee’s HYFIN Introduces On-Air Team

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 kevincarter HYFIN. Radio Milwaukee, WYMS

• Radio Milwaukee’s new Urban Alternative station HYFIN (WYMS-HD2) shared the names of the on-air talent that will be a

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iHeartRadio Music Fest Line-Up Revealed

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the line-up for the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival, happening Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 at

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WBT Ups Garrison, Enhances Jensen

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 kevincarter Radio One, WBT

• On the heels of its 100th Anniversary on April 10, 2022, Radio One News-Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT/Charlotte has

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Austin Wakes Up With Wayne D, Tay & Bama

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 kevincarter KVET

• iHeartMedia’s 98.1 KVET, “Austin’s All-Time Country Favorites” just launched a new morning show, featuring WSIX (Big 98)/Nashville-based afternoon drive

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‘John Derringer Situation’ Remains Fluid

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 kevincarter CILQ, Corus

• The close-knit Toronto radio community continues to reel from the mounting allegations of verbal abuse and harassment against John

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Remembering Bob Kevoian
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Remembering Bob Kevoian

April 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Kevoian

• UPDATED: It is with profound sadness that we learned of the loss of Bob Kevoian, beloved co-founder and longtime

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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

• Tim Cook, who succeeded Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs 15 years ago and led the company to becoming one

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer
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Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly names Ruth Presslaff as the 2026 MIW Frances Preston Trailblazer.

KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
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KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
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Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

PROGRAMMING

Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
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Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX
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Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX
NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
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NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
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Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone
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Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone
Mike OD Back in The Zone
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Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone

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