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Futuri Media

AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Futuri Digital Scholarship Window Open

October 23, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025, Futuri Media

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® (CRB/CRS) announced that applications are now open for the prestigious Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship, a

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Futuri Turbocharges TopLine

October 14, 2024 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Futuri, the global leader in AI-powered broadcast solutions for media, announced significant enhancements to its TopLine sales intelligence platform

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Passero Named CRB/Futuri Digital Pioneer

December 7, 2023 kevincarter CRS 2024, Futuri Media, WMSC

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® (CRB/CRS) is thrilled to announce that Nicole Passero, a student from Montclair State University in

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS 

Futuri/RCS Partnership Scheduled

November 29, 2023 kevincarter Futuri Media, RCS

• Futuri announced the formation of a new partnership with RCS. Now, in addition to RCS automation Zetta fully integrating

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Futuri Presents Futuri AudioAI™

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Futuri announced the launch of Futuri AudioAI™ — formerly known as RadioGPT. The end-to-end content system, which combines automation

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Willoughby Joins Futuri As SVP, Sales/Marketing

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Cleveland-based Futuri, the leading provider of AI-driven audience engagement and sales intelligence solutions for broadcasters and digital publishers, welcomes

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Executive Action, Futuri-Style

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Futuri, the leading provider of AI-driven revenue, audience, and content growth solutions for broadcasters and digital publishers, welcomes two

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Another Futuri SVP Upgrade For Zena Burns

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Sending our very best wishes to our friend Zena Burns, who has been been promoted to SVP, Content and

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Executive Action, Futuri-Style

February 21, 2022 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Veteran programmer and consultant Scott Lindy has been named Marketing Content Specialist at Futuri. In his new role, Lindy

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Executive Action, Futuri-Style

January 25, 2022January 24, 2022 kevincarter Futuri Media

• When our friends at Futuri aren’t busy spinning up audience engagement and sales intelligence tech and whatnot, they’re adding

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Miami Legend Castronovo Inks Big New Deal
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

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
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

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
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

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

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
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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