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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Good Karma Assumes Sales For ESPN Radio

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 kevincarter ESPN, Good Karma Brands

• Good Karma Brands (GKB) announced that it has entered into an agreement to handle the sales and sales operations

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

ESPN Cuts 20 On-Air Stars

June 30, 2023July 2, 2023 kevincarter ESPN

• ESPN is laying off some of its biggest stars, including NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy, former ESPN Radio hosts

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

98.7 ESPN NY Expands Local Programming

December 1, 2022 kevincarter ESPN, Good Karma Brands, WEPN

• Good Karma Brands’ WEPN (98.7 ESPN)/New York announced the expansion of its weekday local programming line-up, beginning January 3.

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering ‘The Professor,’ John Clayton

March 18, 2022March 20, 2022 kevincarter Bonneville Seattle, ESPN

• UPDATED: John Clayton, a Hall of Fame football journalist, longtime ESPN NFL analyst, Seattle radio institution and a beloved teammate

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Dan Le Batard Leaving ESPN

December 3, 2020 kevincarter ESPN, ESPN Radio

• ESPN and Dan Le Batard announced that Le Batard will be leaving ESPN early next year to pursue a

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

AWMF, ESPN Establish Scholarship

October 12, 2020 kevincarter Alliance for Women In Media, ESPN

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) and ESPN have teamed up to announce a new joint student

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Freisinger Named Brand Manager of ESPN 1320/Sacto

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, ESPN

• Danny Freisinger just got a lot busier, as the newly named Brand Manager of Entercom Sports-Talk KIFM-AM (ESPN 1320)/Sacramento. He

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROS IN MOTION 

Kornheiser Joins The Sports Capitol

September 10, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, ESPN

• Cumulus Media’s recently launched DC Sports-Talk station WSBN (ESPN 630, The Sports Capitol)/Washington announced the addition of The Tony Kornheiser

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Good Karma To Lease ESPN Chicago

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 kevincarter ESPN, Good Karma Brands

• ESPN Radio has reached a long-term Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) and lease with Good Karma Brands, which calls for

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ESPN 630 DC Adds Pollin, Weinstein

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, ESPN

• Cumulus Media’s recently launched Washington, DC Sports-Talk outlet WSBN (ESPN 630) welcomes a couple of veteran DC sports personalities, Andy

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BREAKING NEWS

NPR News Chief Announces Resignation
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR News Chief Announces Resignation

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR News Chief Announces Resignation

• Edith Chapin, NPR‘s Sr. Vice President, Editor In Chief and Acting Chief Content Officer told colleagues Tuesday morning that

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DIGITAL

Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

• Superadio Network and American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) is expanding its digital audio footprint with the official launch of

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
Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO 

Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
NRRC Strengthened By New Members
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

NRRC Strengthened By New Members

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRRC Strengthened By New Members

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NPR News Chief Announces Resignation
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR News Chief Announces Resignation

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR News Chief Announces Resignation

• Edith Chapin, NPR‘s Sr. Vice President, Editor In Chief and Acting Chief Content Officer told colleagues Tuesday morning that

DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio
ADULT HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio
Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz

LABEL LOVE

Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
Remembering Connie Francis
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE OLDIES 

Remembering Connie Francis

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Connie Francis
Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

PROGRAMMING

NPR News Chief Announces Resignation
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR News Chief Announces Resignation

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR News Chief Announces Resignation
DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio
ADULT HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio
Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz
Lenz In Charge Of iHeart Milwaukee
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Lenz In Charge Of iHeart Milwaukee

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lenz In Charge Of iHeart Milwaukee
Welcome Back, Chris Connors!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Welcome Back, Chris Connors!

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Welcome Back, Chris Connors!
Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

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