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Connoisseur Media

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Anna & Raven…. And YOU

October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 kevincarter Anna and Raven, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media’s nationally syndicated Anna & Raven Show is looking for a creative, highly organized, and digitally savvy Digital

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Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WQCM

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to spin off Classic Rock 94.3 WQCM-FM, licensed to

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Portland’s KXL & KOIN 6 Join Forces

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KXL-FM

• Connoisseur News-Talk KXL (FM News 101)/Portland, OR has entered into a news partnership with local Nexstar CBS affiliate KOIN

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Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli

September 11, 2026September 13, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WEBE, WICC

• More Connoisseur departures, this time in Connecticut, as RAMP confirmed the exit of legendary morning talent Storm N Norman

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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media Shreveport, LA announced the promotion of Greg Hanson to Market Manager, and the appointment of Paul Cannell

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Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced a series of programming changes across its Bay Area cluster, including expanded roles for several members

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Longtime Columbia, SC radio programmer and personality Amy Reed is departing Connoisseur Media’s Columbia cluster as part of reductions

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ADULT HITS CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Pros On The Loose: Eddie Volkman

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WSSR

• UPDATED: RAMP hears Connoisseur Media is undergoing a round of restructuring. Among those adversely affected is longtime Chicago radio

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Cane & Sabrina Wake Up Long Island’s Wolf

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WWWF

• After a weekend of teasing “something new was coming,” Connoisseur Country WWWF (103.1 The Wolf)/Long Island confirmed the launch

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Connoisseur Selling Four Minnesota Stations

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced its selling four Minnesota radio stations — News-Talk KAUS-AM 1480 and Country KAUS-FM (US99)/Austin, MN, and

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NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
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NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced that Erik Hellum, Chief Operating Officer for Townsquare Media and current NAB

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC
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Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC

• Saga South Communications, LLC d/b/a Charleston Media Solutions, a subsidiary of Saga Communications, Inc., announced the appointment of John

Beautiful Boise Beckons
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Beautiful Boise Beckons

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beautiful Boise Beckons
Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

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Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
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Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
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CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
Condolences: Ray Caviano
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Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

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Beautiful Boise Beckons
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Beautiful Boise Beckons

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beautiful Boise Beckons
Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick
NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
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NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING TOP 40 

Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska
Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW

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