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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Layoffs Begin, Podcasts Canceled

March 24, 2023March 27, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR has begun its announced layoffs of approximately 10% of its staff — at least 100 people – and

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Michel Martin Joins NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced that Michel Martin has been selected as the fourth host of Morning Edition, NPR’s morning drive news

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Announces 10% Layoffs

February 22, 2023February 23, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR CEO John Lansing announced the network would lay off roughly 10% of its current workforce — at least

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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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO RESEARCH 

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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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

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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Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
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Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

• Urban One Dallas has tapped 10-year company veteran Yonni Rude as Operations Manager, overseeing programming for Urban duo KBFB

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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

• Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media announced the launch of Jersey Made, a new podcast hosted by our friend

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
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Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales

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The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

• Congrats to Mike Sheffield, Programming Operations Manager for Cumulus Media’s Erie, PA group, who has been awarded bonus Program

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
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Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

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Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
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Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

LABEL LOVE

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
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CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

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FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
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FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

PROGRAMMING

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
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Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
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Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
AM Radio Act Halfway Home
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AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home
CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
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CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

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