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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 kevincarter KCMP, MPR, The Current

• We originally teased this news back in April — she started in June — and now it’s official —

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

McCormick Awarded Middays At The Current

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• Minneapolis Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul promotes from within and elevates Zach McCormick from overnights/fill-in to

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Kimball Named PD Of Twin Cities’ Current

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• Busy day in the hallways of Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul, which announces a new

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Jim McGuinn Exits The Current

April 21, 2022April 24, 2022 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• UPDATED Friday, 7:30am PT: On Thursday evening as we were wrapping up this issue of RAMP, we learned that,

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Mary Lucia Leaving The Current

April 20, 2022 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• For more than 17 years, Mary Lucia has been a weekday afternoon fixture on Minnesota Public Radio Triple A

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

The Current Welcomes Jaffer For Nights

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul announces the hire of Ayisha Jaffer to do evenings, beginning

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

The Current Adds Two New Personalities

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 kevincarter KCMP, Minnesota Public Radio

• Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul announces the imminent addition of two new on-air voices —

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The Current Fondly Remembers Live Music

December 10, 2020 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• As the still-escalating COVID-19 pandemic keeps us all frustratingly sheltered in place — and away from the gift of

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

More Than Ever, Music Is Essential

May 3, 2020 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• Starting Monday, May 4 at 1pm, Minneapolis Public Radio Triple A KCMP (89.3 The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul will kick off its

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Brannan Returns To The Current As APD

October 22, 2019 kevincarter KCMP, Minnesota Public Radio

• Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul has named Kelsey Brannan as its new APD, with a start date

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Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

• It is with heavy hearts that Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announces the passing of legendary rock DJ Mike

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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
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Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day
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June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will hold its annual BFOA Giving Day on Thursday, June 25 (please mark

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action

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Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
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Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
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Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

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