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Hubbard Radio

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Condolences: WTOP’s Dimitri Sotis

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTOP

• The staff of Hubbard’s WTOP/Washington is still reeling from the news of the passing of longtime evening anchor Dimitri

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Eagan To Program WTMX & WTBC/Chicago

December 16, 2024December 31, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTBC, WTMX

• Hubbard Chicago Market President Keith Lawless just announced the selection of Chris Eagan as Vice President of Brand and

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St. Louis Wakes Up To ‘The Morning After’

October 25, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WXOS

• Hubbard Sports-Talk WXOS (101 ESPN Radio)/St. Louis thrilled to announce The Morning After (TMA), will debut on Monday, Oct.

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Bortnick Named DOS, Hubbard South Florida

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio

• Hubbard Radio is excited to introduce Danny Bortnick as the new Director of Sales for the company’s South Florida

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Violeta Podrumedic: Free Agent

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTMX

• Earlier this week we reported the departure of Lisa Kosty from middays at Hubbard’s WTBC (Throwback 100.3)/Chicago. Turns out

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Tom Temin Retiring From Federal News Network

September 24, 2024 kevincarter Federal News Network, Hubbard Radio

• Hubbard Radio’s Federal News Network, the premier source of news and information for federal employees and contractors, is seeking

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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering Jim Farley

August 20, 2024August 22, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTOP

• We’ve lost another legend… Jim Farley, former longtime Vice President of News & Programming at Hubbard’s WTOP/Washington, who oversaw

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Hubbard Names Goforth VP/GM, Podcasts

August 5, 2024August 6, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio

• Hubbard Radio announced the appointment of John Goforth as the company’s newly named Vice President/General Manager of Podcasts. The

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Steal Stepping Down At Hubbard Chicago

July 9, 2024July 10, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTMX

• Hubbard Chicago announced that after six years, veteran programmer Jimmy Steal has decided to step down as Vice President

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Brittany & Kendall Succeed Lori & Julia

June 4, 2024June 5, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KTMY

• Back in March Hubbard Radio’s KTMY (myTalk 107.1)/Minneapolis announced that popular afternoon drive duo Lori Barghini and Julia Cobbs

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BREAKING NEWS

Murley Booked From BOS To SFO
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Murley Booked From BOS To SFO

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Murley Booked From BOS To SFO

• Beasley Chief Revenue Officer Tina Murley is trading Boston for San Francisco, as she heads west to join Connoisseur

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

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

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
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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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

• RAMP heard from veteran programmer Steve King, OM of NRG Media’s stations in Lincoln and Omaha, NE, who told

Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
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Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

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

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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
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

PROGRAMMING

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
Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’
Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone
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Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone
Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay

January 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay

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