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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Now Entering Backstage Country: Elaina Smith

February 3, 2025 kevincarter Backstage Country, Beasley Media Group, Key Networks

• Beasley Media Group and Key Networks jointly announced that award-winning Country radio personality Elaina Smith is joining Backstage Country

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Audacy & Bloomberg Renew Vows

December 2, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, Bloomberg Radio, Key Networks

• Key Networks and Bloomberg Audio announced that Bloomberg Audio and Audacy have renewed their agreement to deliver Bloomberg Audio

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USRN, Key Networks Announce Key United

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 kevincarter Key Networks, Key United, USRN

• United Stations Radio Networks (USRN) and Key Networks are excited to announce the unification of their sales forces into

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Russo Named Pres./Sales, Key Networks

April 15, 2024 kevincarter Key Networks

• Key Networks has named Ron Russo as its new President of Sales. A member of the executive leadership team,

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Ford Named Host Of ‘Backstage Country’

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 kevincarter Backstage Country, Beasley Media Group, Key Networks

• Beasley Media Group and Key Networks announced that award-winning Country radio personality Kelly Ford has been named as the

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Shawn Parr’s Gone ‘Backstage Country’

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 kevincarter Key Networks

• Beasley Media Group and Key Networks have joined forces to launch Shawn Parr‘s new Country radio show, Shawn Parr’s

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Key Networks Names Iverson Sr. AE

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 kevincarter Key Networks

• Key Networks has appointed Mike Iverson as Senior Account Executive. The Las Vegas-based Iverson will represent Key Networks’ clients,

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Remembering Gary Kline

January 11, 2023 kevincarter Benztown, Cumulus, Key Networks

• We’ve lost yet another talented industry pro – noted engineering guru Gary Kline, probably best known for his lengthy

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Key Networks Elects Wilberding Pres. Of Sales

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 kevincarter Key Networks

• Key Networks has appointed Jason Wilberding as President of Sales. In the newly created position, the Nashville-based Wilberding will

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For VirtualJock, WLS-FM Is Key

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 kevincarter Key Networks, Virtual Jock

• Key Networks announced that Cumulus Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM/Chicago is the latest affiliate to sign with VirtualJock.com, which provides

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Townsquare Layoffs Underway
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Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway

• As we first mentioned yesterday, RAMP has confirmed that Townsquare Media is quietly making personnel cuts across several markets.

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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU/New York, is proud to announce the July 24 premiere of Hollywood Hamilton’s bold new animated series, War

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
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Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

• WGN Radio/Chicago hosts Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker will hang out together Thursday evening from 8-9pm CT during

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
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Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
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Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
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Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
Townsquare Layoffs Underway
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Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway
KMOX & Cards Forever
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KMOX & Cards Forever

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KMOX & Cards Forever
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

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