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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The End Reboots ‘Locals Only,’ Adds Camfield

April 14, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KNDD

• Audacy announced a couple of significant programming updates for Alternative KNDD (107.7 The End)/Seattle: 1) after a 2 1/2

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Audacy Exec. Action: Mike Dee, Tim Murphy

April 14, 2023April 17, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy is undergoing several changes in its executive ranks, as it was announced that Mike Dee is leaving his

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES 

WEEI Closing Rhode Island Offices

April 13, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WEEI

• Audacy Sports-Talk WEEI/Boston is apparently shutting down its longtime Rhode Island offices. According to a story in GoLocalProv.com, WEEI,

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Mady Awarded Middays At ALT94.9/San Diego

April 13, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KBZT

• Audacy Alternative KBZT (ALT 94/9)/San Diego promotes from within and announces Mady Rhodes as the station’s new midday host,

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Wolf Country To Replace FM 100/Memphis

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WLFP

• Yesterday we reported that, despite Audacy’s impending sale of Country WLFP (94.1 The Wolf)/Memphis to EMF, management announced it

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Nathan Graham Exits Audacy Philly

April 10, 2023April 11, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WTDY

• RAMP has confirmed that changes are afoot at Audacy Philadelphia, starting with the departure of Nathan Graham, who had

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Audacy Selling WLFP, WTSS To EMF

April 7, 2023April 10, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, EMF

• RAMP has learned that Audacy has agreed to sell Country WLFP (94.1 The Wolf)/Memphis and Hot AC WTSS (Star

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The Zone Is Expecting You

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WZNE

• Stephens Media Group Alternative WZNE (94.1 The Zone)/Rochester, NY is seeking its next full-time on-air star. Hang on… just

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Brody Smith Named Producer, ‘Katie & Company’

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, Katie and Company

• Audacy has named radio pro Brody Smith as the Nashville-based producer for the company’s national Country show Katie &

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Todd Cavanah Resigns From Audacy Chicago

April 4, 2023April 5, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, B96

• UPDATED: After a remarkable 33-year run, Todd Cavanah has announced his resignation as Audacy Chicago VP of Programming and

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BREAKING NEWS

CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement
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CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

• Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA), has announced her decision to retire at the end of 2026, marking the

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Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
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Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

• Call for Entry for the 2026 Radio Mercury Awards, the only awards competition exclusively dedicated to celebrating radio creative,

UMG Names Chief Data Officer
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UMG Names Chief Data Officer

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WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
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WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

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CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

• Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA), has announced her decision to retire at the end of 2026, marking the

Rivera Upped To PM Drive, KOLA 99.9
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Rivera Upped To PM Drive, KOLA 99.9

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rivera Upped To PM Drive, KOLA 99.9
Scarano Named VP/MM, Beasley Detroit
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Scarano Named VP/MM, Beasley Detroit

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scarano Named VP/MM, Beasley Detroit

LABEL LOVE

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
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UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

PROGRAMMING

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio
The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

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