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DeDe In The Morning Seeks A 4th Mic

July 29, 2021 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, DeDe McGuire, Service Broadcasting

• DeDe in the Morning is expanding! Service Broadcasting Group is looking for an entertaining content creator and influencer to

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DeDe McGuire Adds JJ Williamson

May 18, 2021 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, DeDe McGuire, Service Broadcasting

• Comedian JJ Williamson (“JJ from The Sipp”) has been selected to join host DeDe McGuire and lead co-host Lady

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Dave & Mahoney & Compass Expand Deal

April 23, 2021 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, Dave and Mahoney

• The Dave and Mahoney Show and Compass Media Networks are expanding their existing agreement, with Compass taking over affiliation

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION 

Free Beer & Hot Wings All Around!

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, Free Beer & Hot Wings, Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media announced the extension of the Free Beer & Hot Wings show across 17 existing Townsquare markets and

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O’Connell Retiring From Compass Media Networks

December 7, 2020 kevincarter Compass Media Networks

• Compass Media Networks announces the impending retirement of Susan O’Connell as VP of News-Talk Affiliate Sales, effective December 31,

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Connoisseur, Compass Syndicate Anna & Raven

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media and Compass Media Networks announced a multiyear partnership for the national syndication of The Anna & Raven

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Ryan Takes Over ‘PopCrush Nights’

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, Townsquare Media

• Congrats are in order for Matt Ryan, Asst. Brand Manager/MD/afternoon personality Townsquare Hot AC WJLK (94.3 The Point)/Monmouth-Ocean, NJ,

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Amarillo By Morning

April 27, 2020April 28, 2020 kevincarter Alpha Media, Compass Media Networks

• Stand by for the official announcement, but RAMP has gone ahead and confirmed that Alpha Media Country KGNC/Amarillo, TX has pulled

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TeshMedia Sets Compass Media As Sales Rep

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, TeshMedia

• TeshMedia has selected Compass Media Networks as its exclusive advertising sales rep for its truckload of top-rated radio assets,

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Hey, You Two… DeDe Needs You!

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 kevincarter Compass Media Networks

• Service Broadcasting Urban KKDA (K104)/Dallas-Ft. Worth, the flagship of DeDe in The Morning has two high-profile openings — 1) Creative

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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

• Following the completion of Connoisseur Media’s acquisition of Alpha Media, the company today announced that Keith Dakin has been

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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

• Beasley Media Group has entered an agreement with premier podcast hosting and monetization platform, ART19, an Amazon company. With

SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

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Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio

• Given the serious financial challenges now facing public radio and television, WLRH 89.3 FM/Huntsville, AL, North Alabama’s Public Radio

Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs
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Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs
Pros On The Loose: Alexa Neo
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Pros On The Loose: Alexa Neo

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Alexa Neo

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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
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Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education

PROGRAMMING

Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio
Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs
Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!
CONVENTIONS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA 

Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!
Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod
Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

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