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  • Pros On The Loose: Eddie Volkman
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TELEVISION

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Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

August 26, 2025 kevincarter WRIC-TV

• It’s a Richmond homecoming for radio pro Melissa Chase, who just landed a sweet TV gig back in the

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CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 kevincarter CMA Awards

• The Country Music Association (CMA) will announce the nominees for The 59th Annual CMA Awards as well as the

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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025August 6, 2025 kevincarter VMAs

• CBS and MTV revealed the nominees for the 2025 MTV VMAs, celebrating artists whose cultural impact and work during

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TELEVISION 

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia

• Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia (BPOP) is thrilled to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees and Person of the

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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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NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

July 20, 2025 kevincarter NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc. (NYSBA) announced the addition of six new inductees into the New York

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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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Ermanni Awarded Afternoons On WJR-AM/Detroit

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJR

• Cumulus News-Talk WJR AM 760/Detroit has inked veteran Motor City media personality Ryan Ermanni as its new afternoon host,

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68th Grammy Awards Update

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 kevincarter Grammy Awards

• The Recording Academy® has revealed the key dates, deadlines and rule amendments leading up to the 68th Annual GRAMMY

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NAB Election Results Are In

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 kevincarter NAB

• The NAB announced the results of the 2025 NAB Executive Committee elections, leading off with Collin Jones, EVP, Corporate

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BREAKING NEWS

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

• iHeartMedia has tapped 14-year company veteran Ben Marcotte as Program Director of Active Rock KIOZ (Rock 105.3 FM) and

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
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Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships
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BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) announced the two recipients of its inaugural Scholarship Fund: Nathaniel Bradley, a Sports

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
Pros On The Loose: Eddie Volkman
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Pros On The Loose: Eddie Volkman

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Eddie Volkman

LABEL LOVE

CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
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Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
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WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

PROGRAMMING

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content
Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign
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Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign
Cane & Sabrina Wake Up Long Island’s Wolf
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Cane & Sabrina Wake Up Long Island’s Wolf

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cane & Sabrina Wake Up Long Island’s Wolf
Jones Upped To Brand Mgr., WAMO/Pittsburgh
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN 

Jones Upped To Brand Mgr., WAMO/Pittsburgh

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Upped To Brand Mgr., WAMO/Pittsburgh
New Morning Mixture At Mix 100
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

New Morning Mixture At Mix 100

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Morning Mixture At Mix 100

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