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Salem Media Group

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

EMF Buying Salem’s Christian Stations

December 31, 2024January 2, 2025 kevincarter EMF, Salem Media Group

• Educational Media Foundation (EMF) announced that it has reached an agreement with Salem Media Group to add seven signals

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Santrella To Receive NAB National Radio Award

August 20, 2024 kevincarter NAB Show New York, Salem Media Group

• On National Radio Day, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) proudly announces that David Santrella, CEO of Salem Media

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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering Stuart Epperson

July 17, 2023 kevincarter Salem Media Group

• Salem Media Group, Inc. announced the passing of co-founder, Stuart Epperson at the age of 86. Epperson, along with

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Pahigian Named VP/GM, Salem News Channel

July 14, 2022 kevincarter Salem Media Group

• Salem Media Group, Inc. announced it has hired longtime industry executive Cary Pahigian as Vice President & General Manager

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Larry Elder Leaving Salem Radio Network

April 4, 2022 kevincarter Salem Media Group, Salem Radio Network

• Salem Media Group, Inc. announced that Larry Elder has decided to move on from the Salem Radio Network, after

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Perfect Match: Irish Show & ‘Irish Dave’

August 9, 2021 kevincarter Salem Media Group, WROL

• Congrats to our friend “Irish Dave” O’Connor, PD/afternoon personality on Federated Media Hot AC WAOR (Froggy 102.7)/South Bend, IN,

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Ardolina Named Ops Director For Salem Philly

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 kevincarter Salem Media Group

• We are pleased to report that veteran programmer Steve Ardolina is off the beach and back in the game,

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RADIO.COM Welcomes Alpha Media & Salem

September 25, 2019 kevincarter Alpha Media, Radio.com, Salem Media Group

• Entercom announced content distribution partnerships with Alpha Media and Salem Media Group. As part of the agreements, RADIO.COM will

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Moran Retires, Carolin Upped At Salem

June 19, 2019 kevincarter Salem Media Group

• Salem Media Group announced that Mike Moran is retiring, effective the end of July. Moran (left) currently serves in the

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Salem Makes Executive Moves

February 14, 2019February 15, 2019 kevincarter Salem Media Group

• Salem Media Group, Inc. made three executive announcements earlier this week — two internal promotions and one new addition.

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CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
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CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which has long provided funding to PBS and NPR on Friday announced that

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

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NPR Responds To CPB Closure News
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NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

• In response to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)’s announcement that it would be winding down operations due to

EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ
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EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ
KNBR’s Greg Papa Battling Cancer
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KNBR’s Greg Papa Battling Cancer

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KNBR’s Greg Papa Battling Cancer

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SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
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SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
Warner Records Pros On The Loose
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose

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NPR Responds To CPB Closure News
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NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Responds To CPB Closure News
EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ
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EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ
CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
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CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson
Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk
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Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk
Moving The Game Pieces Around
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Moving The Game Pieces Around

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving The Game Pieces Around

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