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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services announces the appointment of Michael Guerity as Vice President of Market Intelligence & Strategic Communications. In

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services has revised its 2026 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast (released in Q4 2025), projecting total local ad

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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

August 13, 2025August 12, 2025 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services’ revised 2025 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast projects total local advertising revenue to reach $169 billion this

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Mele Joins BIA As VP/Forecasting

April 14, 2025 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services, a leader in media market intelligence, has appointed Senan Mele as Vice President of Forecasting and

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH SALES 

BIA Predicts $171 Billion In Local Revenue

March 7, 2025 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services estimates that in 2025 U.S. local advertising revenue will reach $171 billion — excluding political spending.

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BIA’s Top Billing Radio Groups

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

> UPDATED: Less than two weeks ago BIA Advisory Services released its annual list of the top-billing U.S. radio stations.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

WTOP Remains Atop Revenue Mountain

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• Stop us if you’ve heard these words before… Hubbard Radio’s WTOP-FM/Washington, DC remains the top-billing radio station in the

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Radio Revenue Tops $13B; WTOP Still No. 1

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• In the first edition of its Investing In Radio® Market Report for 2023, BIA Advisory Services reports that total

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Big News (Again) For WTOP/DC

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• For the fourth consecutive year, Hubbard Radio News-Talk monster WTOP/Washington is the highest-billing radio station in America, with its 2018

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

• The FCC on Thursday announced that iHeartMedia, Inc. has agreed to enter into a consent decree with the agency.

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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

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

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
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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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

• 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
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

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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

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

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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
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION 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 Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
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Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
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Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

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