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Connoisseur Media

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Connoisseur Announces Sales Exec Upgrades

September 12, 2025September 14, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced several key leadership promotions within its sales organization, reflecting the company’s commitment to building a unified

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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025September 10, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Following the recent appointment of Keith Dakin as Senior Vice President of Programming, the newly enlarged Connoisseur Media is

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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced a pair of leadership promotions and a major programming appointment designed to strengthen operations and growth

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Pros On The Loose: Alexa Neo

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WWWF

• RAMP has confirmed that Alexa Neo has exited middays at Connoisseur Country WWWF (103.1 The Wolf)/Nassau-Suffolk, as her position

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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025September 8, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

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

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Done Deal: Connoisseur Closes On Alpha Media

September 4, 2025September 5, 2025 kevincarter Alpha Media, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced the successful closing of its acquisition of Alpha Media, following FCC approval on August 13, 2025.

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New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins

June 5, 2025June 6, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced two strategic leadership transitions within its organization following the proposed acquisition of Alpha Media’s radio stations.

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Connoisseur Media To Acquire Alpha Media

May 5, 2025May 7, 2025 kevincarter Alpha Media, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media and Alpha Media today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Alpha will be

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Anna & Raven Need A Producer

October 3, 2024 kevincarter Anna and Raven, Connoisseur Media, WEZN

• Meanwhile… in scenic Milford, CT…. the syndicated Anna and Raven Show, based at Connoisseur Media Hot AC WEZN (Star

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Ford Upped To MD At Long Island’s Wolf

September 26, 2024September 27, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WWWF

• Well, that was quick — less than eight weeks after joining Connoisseur Media Country WWWF (103.1 The Wolf)/Long Island

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Miami Legend Castronovo Inks Big New Deal
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Miami Legend Castronovo Inks Big New Deal

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami Legend Castronovo Inks Big New Deal

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBGG (Big 105.9)/Miami has signed a new long-term agreement with legendary South Florida morning host Paul

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

• Sara Holmes has been elevated to Vice President, Promotion & Artist Services at Warner Records, reporting to Josh Reich,

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
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SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
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Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
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Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

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CPB Formally Shutting Down
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CPB Formally Shutting Down

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Formally Shutting Down

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