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NPR Names Marrapodi VP/News Programming

November 30, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• NPR is pleased to announce that after a comprehensive internal and external search, Eric Marrapodi has been named as

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NPR Ups Kaplan To VP, Audience Insights

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• NPR has promoted Lori Kaplan to Vice President, Audience Insights. In this new role, Kaplan will lead the Audience

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NPR News Chief Barnes Gives Notice

September 25, 2022September 25, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• Nancy Barnes, NPR’s SVP of News & Editorial Director announced Friday that she would be leaving the network, a

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Furukawa Named Host Of ‘ATC’ On NHPR

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 kevincarter NHPR, NPR

• After several months of filling in as the local host of All Things Considered, New Hampshire Public Radio makes

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Fernandes Named Co-Host, WBUR’s ‘Here & Now’

August 26, 2022 kevincarter NPR, WBUR

• Award-winning journalist Deepa Fernandes is joining Boston University-owned NPR affiliate WBUR/Boston as the third host of Here & Now, the

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Isabella Headed Home To WHYY/Philly

August 8, 2022August 7, 2022 kevincarter NPR, WHYY

• We are sending our best wishes to public radio pro Joan Cherry Isabella, who has been named as the

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Executive Action At NPR

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced the hire of Megan Pratz as its new Political Editor, with a start date of Aug. 22.

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VP Upgrade For NPR’s Sangweni

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced the promotion of Yolanda Sangweni to Vice President of Programming and New Content Development. In her newly

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Summers Named Host, ‘All Things Considered’

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced that Juana Summers has been selected as a host of All Things Considered, NPR’s flagship evening news

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New Roles For NPR’s Chapin & Samuel

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• NPR has announced new executive roles for Edith Chapin and Terence Samuel — Chapin has been named Vice President

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BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
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BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue

• BIA Advisory Services has revised its 2026 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast (released in Q4 2025), projecting total local ad

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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

• Effective today, Baltimore Public Media launches a comprehensive update to WYPR‘s daily programming schedule, deepening local coverage and integrating

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
iHeart New England Handled With Care
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iHeart New England Handled With Care

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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

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WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage

• Hubbard’s WTOP/Washington announced the promotion of Rob Woodfork to Senior Sports Analyst, “marking a significant step forward in the

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
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BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue

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Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
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Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
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Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
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Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
Executive Action: Heather Luke
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Executive Action: Heather Luke

April 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Heather Luke
Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
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Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

PROGRAMMING

WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
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WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
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BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career
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Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career
WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day
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WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day
Homecoming Weekend At WRNR
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Homecoming Weekend At WRNR

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Homecoming Weekend At WRNR
WHBY Enters Next Century Refreshed
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

WHBY Enters Next Century Refreshed

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WHBY Enters Next Century Refreshed

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