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Compass Media Networks

FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES SYNDICATION 

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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FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION 

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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FRONT PAGE HOT AC SYNDICATION TOP 40 

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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FRONT PAGE SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

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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DeDe Ready For National Spotlight

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 kevincarter Compass Media Networks

• Service Broadcasting Urban KKDA (K104)/Dallas and morning personality DeDe McGuire are equally thrilled to announce that DeDe in the Morning is ready to

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APMG Facing Staff Layoffs
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

• American Public Media Group, the tax-exempt, nonprofit parent organization of American Public Media (APM), Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), and

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Paris-based Believe — has named Nicki Shamel as

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

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Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix

• Sierra H. Broadcasting is proud to welcome seasoned programmer and on-air talent Eric Rosado as its new Director of

Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
Robin Pressman Signing Off
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Robin Pressman Signing Off

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Robin Pressman Signing Off

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Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
Condolences: Chuck Mangione
AC CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Chuck Mangione
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

PROGRAMMING

Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
CHARITY CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
APMG Facing Staff Layoffs
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on APMG Facing Staff Layoffs
Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

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