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DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter CPB, KQED, NPR

• Public radio KQED/San Francisco this week announced it’s laying off 45 people and losing 12 more who took voluntary

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Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR has named Erica Osher as its Vice President of AI Labs, starting July 28. In this new role,

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NPR Sues Trump White House

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR and three Colorado public radio stations filed suit Tuesday morning in federal court against the Trump White House

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced it is developing a new terrestrial distribution platform for live broadcast “that is expected to transform how

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Large Tiny Desk News!

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• Fellow fans of Tiny Desk concerts — rejoice! NPR proudly announces Tiny Desk Radio, a new weekly radio show

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Stephen George Elected To NPR Board

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR welcomes the election of Stephen George to the NPR Board of Directors as a Public Director. George, Head

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NPR Taps Shaylor As EP Of Morning Edition

February 3, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR has named Jay Shaylor as Executive Producer of Morning Edition and companion podcast, Up First, starting March 3.

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NPR Taps Ryan Merkley As COO

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR President & CEO Katherine Maher announced the appointment of Ryan Merkley as NPR’s new Chief Operating Officer. “Throughout

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Sarah Morris Elected To NPR Board

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 kevincarter NPR

• NPR welcomes Sarah Morris to the NPR Board of Directors. Morris, General Manager of NPR affiliate KCUR 89.3/Kansas City,

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Hofstra Inducts ’24 Radio HOF Class

October 22, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, NPR, WHPC, WRHU

• Hundreds of Hofstra University alumni, students, faculty, staff, and administrators gathered on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Hofstra University

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KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again
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KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again

• After a 15-year “hiatus,” Connoisseur Media proudly announces the return of KUFO/Portland, OR, replacing hip-hop WE 102.9. Portland has

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Connoisseur Names Lieberman As Nat’l Sales, West Coast
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Connoisseur Names Lieberman As Nat’l Sales, West Coast

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Names Lieberman As Nat’l Sales, West Coast

• Connoisseur Media has appointed Deidra Lieberman as the new Regional Manager of National Sales for the West Coast, overseeing

LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer
iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
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Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

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Connoisseur Names Lieberman As Nat’l Sales, West Coast
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Connoisseur Names Lieberman As Nat’l Sales, West Coast

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Names Lieberman As Nat’l Sales, West Coast

• Connoisseur Media has appointed Deidra Lieberman as the new Regional Manager of National Sales for the West Coast, overseeing

Hampton Roads A Safe Harbor For Yacht Rock
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Hampton Roads A Safe Harbor For Yacht Rock

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hampton Roads A Safe Harbor For Yacht Rock
CMG Miami Names ‘Johnny Promo & Activations Mgr.’
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CMG Miami Names ‘Johnny Promo & Activations Mgr.’

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Miami Names ‘Johnny Promo & Activations Mgr.’

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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards
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Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards

February 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards
Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
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Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
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Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026
CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

PROGRAMMING

Hampton Roads A Safe Harbor For Yacht Rock
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Hampton Roads A Safe Harbor For Yacht Rock

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hampton Roads A Safe Harbor For Yacht Rock
CMG Miami Names ‘Johnny Promo & Activations Mgr.’
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CMG Miami Names ‘Johnny Promo & Activations Mgr.’

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Miami Names ‘Johnny Promo & Activations Mgr.’
LaCroix Now Asst. Brand Mgr., WJZ-FM/Baltimore
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

LaCroix Now Asst. Brand Mgr., WJZ-FM/Baltimore

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Now Asst. Brand Mgr., WJZ-FM/Baltimore
KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again
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KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again
 Greg Williams Needs Our Help
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 Greg Williams Needs Our Help

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  Greg Williams Needs Our Help
Pros On The Loose: Nate Reed
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Pros On The Loose: Nate Reed

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Nate Reed

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