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Connoisseur Media

BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

National Radio Day Done Right

August 26, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• On August 20, National Radio Day, the crew at Connoisseur’s Palm Springs decided to go beyond just talking about

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Johnson Stays Up Late At KCLB

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KCLB

• Connoisseur Media Palm Springs has promoted James Johnson to 7-midnight host on Mainstream Rock 93.7 KCLB ROCKS. Johnson will

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Rambo Rolls Into Fredericksburg

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WFLS

• Connoisseur Media has named veteran programmer Ian Rambo as Operations Manager for its four-station Fredericksburg, VA radio group —

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Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026July 26, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Following this week’s frequency expansion of 98.5 KBAY (Bay Country)/San Jose, Connoisseur Media has announced several programming leadership changes

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: J Love

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KBAY

• RAMP has learned that J Love is now a free agent, as his position as Operations Manager for Connoisseur

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Connoisseur SF Exec. Action: Saporita & Lieberman

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media West Coast announced the appointment of Stephanie Saporita as General Sales Manager for its San Francisco cluster,

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Moving Day For Bay Country & K-Fox

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KBAY, KUFX

• Last week Connoisseur Media announced it has reached an agreement to sell its 94.5 FM signal licensed to Gilroy,

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Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media is expanding its syndicated programming portfolio through a continuing partnership with Compass Media Networks, which currently distributes

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Flatley Joins Connoisseur LI As DOS

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media has appointed Chris Flatley as Director of Sales for its Long Island operations, leading revenue strategy and

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98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem

July 13, 2026July 12, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KDES

• Connoisseur Media Palm Springs is excited to welcome market veteran Mary Lockrem as the new midday personality on Country

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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

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
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Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

• Live Nation-Hewitt Silva and Blackbird Presents announced California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends, a monumental concert celebration honoring the

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
Beautiful Boise Beckons
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Beautiful Boise Beckons

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beautiful Boise Beckons

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Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
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Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
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
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

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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
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska
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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
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Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW

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

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