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CPR Joins Mountain West News Bureau

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Colorado Public Radio, Mountain West News Bureau

• Colorado Public Radio (CPR) announced it is joining the Mountain West News Bureau, a regional newsroom that unites public

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, MOGL

• Audacy has teamed up with MOGL, a leading athlete influencer end-to-end tech platform that enables brands to reach prime

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Toni Marie On The Move

September 19, 2025September 21, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KATM

• Veteran Country radio pro Toni Marie announced her impending departing from afternoon drive at Cumulus Media’s KATM (KAT Country

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SAG-AFTRA Denounces Kimmel Suspension

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 kevincarter SAG-AFTRA

• SAG-AFTRA, “which represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording

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Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 kevincarter Madonna, Warner Records

• Nearly two decades since she departed from the label, Madonna, the best-selling female artist of all time, has signed

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Erin Carman Extended At WLS-FM/Chicago

September 17, 2025 kevincarter WLS-FM

• RAMP has learned that Erin Carman has inked a swell new multi-year agreement to continue as midday talent on

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Hall Of Fame Honors For Q101

September 15, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• There is cause for celebration at Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago, as the station was inducted into the Illinois Rock

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Done Deal: Connoisseur Closes On Alpha Media

September 4, 2025September 5, 2025 kevincarter Alpha Media, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced the successful closing of its acquisition of Alpha Media, following FCC approval on August 13, 2025.

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Roger & JP 4Ever At WBAB

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WBAB

• Cox Media Group Long Island announced a new multi-year extension for The Roger & JP Morning Show on Classic

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Big League Player Trades At Cumulus Nashville

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 kevincarter WDKF, WSM-FM

• Cumulus Nashville emerged from the Labor Day Weekend by pulling off several staff trades between its Country stations —

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BREAKING NEWS

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York

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Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
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Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

LABEL LOVE

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
AWARDS CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
Condolences: Ray Caviano
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Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
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Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
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Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

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