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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Not Immune To Pay Cuts

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 kevincarter COVID-19, NPR

• Like most major media companies, National Public Radio (NPR) has been forced to cut pay and benefits for some

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Jenn White New Host Of NPR’s 1A

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020 kevincarter NPR, WAMU

• American University’s WAMU 88.5/Washington has named Jenn White as the new host of the nationally syndicated NPR show 1A, with a

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Names New Public Editor

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 kevincarter NPR

• NPR has contracted for the services of distinguished media ethicist Kelly McBride of the Poynter Institute to serve as its

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Names Chief Marketing Officer

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 kevincarter NPR

• Michael Smith, a recognized brand marketing executive has been named Chief Marketing Officer of NPR, starting April 6. Smith

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

Public Radio Creates California Newsroom

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 kevincarter NPR

• Public radio stations across California are teaming up with NPR to create a regional newsroom to increase coverage of

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

VuHaus Segues To NPRMusic.org

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 kevincarter NPR, VuHaus

• NPR is excited to announce the launch of a new microsite, Live Sessions From NPR Music Stations Across America.

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Douris Named New Host Of ‘World Cafe’

September 18, 2019 kevincarter NPR, World Cafe, WXPN

• Non-comm WXPN/Philadelphia, the member-supported public radio station of the University of Pennsylvania and producer of the NPR-distributed daily music

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Cokie Roberts

September 17, 2019September 18, 2019 kevincarter ABC News, NPR

• Pioneering journalist Cokie Roberts, known as one of the “Founding Mothers” of NPR before later going to a successful career

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Names Lansing President & CEO

September 6, 2019September 8, 2019 kevincarter NPR

• The NPR Board of Directors has selected John Lansing as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Lansing, 62,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR CEO Mohn Stepping Down In 2019

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 kevincarter NPR

• NPR‘s Chief Executive Officer Jarl Mohn announced Tuesday he would step aside in June 2019 at the end of his

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Remembering Bob Weir
BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Bob Weir

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Weir

• Bob Weir, singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist and founding member of The Grateful Dead and the band’s latest iteration, Dead

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DIGITAL

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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WBLI Has Ali Cat Reflexes
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

WBLI Has Ali Cat Reflexes

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WBLI Has Ali Cat Reflexes

• Cox Media Group Top 40 WBLI (106.1 BLI)/Long Island announced several major updates to its weekday on-air lineup, spotlighting

WEBE 108 Adds Serious Talent Firepower
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WEBE 108 Adds Serious Talent Firepower

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WEBE 108 Adds Serious Talent Firepower
Remembering Bob Weir
BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Bob Weir

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Weir

LABEL LOVE

Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

PROGRAMMING

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

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