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Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

• Bold Gold Media Group announced the brand expansion of the popular Ciliberto & Friends, hosted by veteran broadcaster Paul

Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
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Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

• RAMP has confirmed that Audacy air personality Scotty Kay is making his West Coast debut as he assumes command

Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

• New England-based Binnie Media, serving New Hampshire and Maine, announced the appointment of Jodie Gallant as Executive Vice President

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

• Audacy Top 40 98.5 KLUC/Las Vegas has tapped local radio and television veteran Shawn Tempesta as its new morning host,

Cumulus Ups Lewis To RVP, Adds Two FL Markets
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Cumulus Ups Lewis To RVP, Adds Two FL Markets

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Ups Lewis To RVP, Adds Two FL Markets

• Cumulus Media has promoted John Lewis to Regional Vice President, expanding his oversight to include the Cumulus clusters in

98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem
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98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem

• Connoisseur Media Palm Springs is excited to welcome market veteran Mary Lockrem as the new midday personality on Country

WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
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WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

July 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

• Total Media has flipped WATH-AM 970 & 97.3 (W247DR)/Athens, OH from Sports to Oldies, rebranded as “Southern Ohio Gold,”

Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf
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Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf

• Community Broadcast Partners announced the addition of market veteran Brad Elliott to afternoon drive at KABW (95 One The

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
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Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

• Beasley Media Group makes it permanent and elevates Jen Scordo from fill-in to full-time midday talent on Country 92.5

PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

• Premier Media Group and Bonneville Seattle have come to a partnership agreement that will allow Bonneville’s MyNorthwest.com to share

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

• New England-based Binnie Media, serving New Hampshire and Maine, announced the appointment of Jodie Gallant as Executive Vice President

Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA
Cumulus Ups Lewis To RVP, Adds Two FL Markets
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Cumulus Ups Lewis To RVP, Adds Two FL Markets

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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Connoisseur Appoints Hirsh As VP Of HR
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Connoisseur Appoints Hirsh As VP Of HR

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Appoints Hirsh As VP Of HR

PROGRAMMING

Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
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Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

• Bold Gold Media Group announced the brand expansion of the popular Ciliberto & Friends, hosted by veteran broadcaster Paul

Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

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Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
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Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
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WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

July 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

PROS IN MOTION

Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

• RAMP has confirmed that Audacy air personality Scotty Kay is making his West Coast debut as he assumes command

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem
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98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem

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Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf
Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

FREE AGENT

Spyder Harrison Signs Off
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Spyder Harrison Signs Off

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spyder Harrison Signs Off

• “It’s been a helluva ride!!” Spyder Harrison exclaimed. Couldn’t have said it better ourselves… after a remarkable half-century radio

Pros On The Loose: KS95’s Staci & Hutch
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Pros On The Loose: KS95’s Staci & Hutch

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: KS95’s Staci & Hutch
HaZe On The Loose
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

HaZe On The Loose

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HaZe On The Loose
More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

JOBS

Wanted: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Wanted: Country PD/Morning Host

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanted: Country PD/Morning Host

• Some opportunities in radio are created by layoffs… This isn’t one of them. While much of our industry continues

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade

June 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship

BREAKING NEWS

Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) announced the appointment of Heidi Raphael as its next President & Chief

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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

• New England-based Binnie Media, serving New Hampshire and Maine, announced the appointment of Jodie Gallant as Executive Vice President

PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

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Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
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Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

• Bold Gold Media Group announced the brand expansion of the popular Ciliberto & Friends, hosted by veteran broadcaster Paul

Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
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Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

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LABEL LOVE

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

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PROGRAMMING

Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
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Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

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Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
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Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

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Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
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Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

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WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
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WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

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Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
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Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

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