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WRDU Freshens Its Presentation

July 31, 2025 kevincarter WRDU

• RAMP has observed that iHeartMedia Classic Rock WRDU/Raleigh has applied what amounts to a “fresh coat of paint” to

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Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WFAN

• The NFL’s New York Giants and Audacy’s WFAN/New York announced an extension to their play-by-play partnership of all Giants

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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch recent promotions and new additions. The action begins with Emily Evans

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Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 kevincarter WCNN

• Dickey Broadcasting Company is thrilled to announce the hire of veteran sports journalist and broadcaster Kelly Crull as a

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Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025July 21, 2025 kevincarter CPB, NPR, PBS

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

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Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media welcomes veteran radio executive Dan Endom as Regional Market President overseeing the Lubbock and Amarillo, TX markets,

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KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter CPB, KQED, NPR

• Public radio KQED/San Francisco this week announced it’s laying off 45 people and losing 12 more who took voluntary

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Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

July 9, 2025July 10, 2025 kevincarter Marketron, vCreative

• Marketron and vCreative this week announced the launch of their integration between Marketron Traffic and vCreative’s vPPO platform. This

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Magic CEO Buys Magic’s Last Station

June 28, 2025June 29, 2025 kevincarter Magic Broadcasting, WVFT

• Last week it was announced that JVC Broadcasting was acquiring four of Magic Broadcasting‘s five remaining radio stations: Top

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MPR Welcomes New Board Members

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Minnesota Public Radio

• The Board of Trustees of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has welcomed two new members: Sarah Karon, Board President of

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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

• ONErpm has hired veteran music industry executive Mike Easterlin as Managing Director of its Nashville division. Easterlin brings decades

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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

• MaxxKonnect, a leading provider of prioritized connectivity and technical services for the broadcast industry, announced a partnership with Kirk

Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

• Nashville-based Back Blocks Music welcomes Kirby Mathews as VP of Publishing. In her new role, Mathews will oversee the

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
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Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
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CRS Online Registration Ends Soon

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas

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