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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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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

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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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION SYNDICATION 

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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FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

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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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

• Longtime Fresno radio pro E. Curtis Johnson, current afternoon co-host on Cumulus News-Talk KMJ-AM/FM, announced his impending retirement, effective

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United Stations + yaman.AI
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United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations + yaman.AI

• United Stations announced an exclusive national partnership with yaman.AI, the latest venture from renowned radio creative visionary Yaman Coskun.

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
Mountain Rises In Chico
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Mountain Rises In Chico

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Rises In Chico
NPR Never Not Innovating
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NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Never Not Innovating

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Jackson’s Road Trip: Topeka To Des Moines
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION 

Jackson’s Road Trip: Topeka To Des Moines

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jackson’s Road Trip: Topeka To Des Moines

• Saga’s Des Moines Media Group (DMMG) rolls out the welcome mat for Ethan Jackson, who is joining the company

KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

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WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
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SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
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Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett
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WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett

PROGRAMMING

KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hope Springs Eternal In Texas

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years
Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!
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Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!
NPR Sues Trump White House
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Sues Trump White House

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Sues Trump White House

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