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Westwood One

EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Executive Upgrades At Westwood One

April 27, 2021April 28, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One announces several promotions within the company’s Programming and Operations divisions: Susan Stephens (left) is promoted

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Westwood One Rocks With Mistress Carrie

April 26, 2021 kevincarter Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One announced that Mistress Carrie, who notably spent more than two decades with the late, great

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING 

WWO Podcast Rebrands As Cumulus Podcast Network

April 21, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media announced the forthcoming re-branding of the successful Westwood One Podcast Network to the CUMULUS PODCAST NETWORK, effective

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SYNDICATION 

Westwood One Launches ‘Dan Bongino Show’

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Rumor becomes reality, as Cumulus Media’s Westwood One formally announced that conservative personality/podcaster Dan Bongino will host a new

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SMN, WWO Support Special Olympics

February 24, 2021 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville, Special Olympics, Westwood One

• Sony Music Nashville (SMN) and Cumulus Media’s Westwood One announced a multi-faceted program to build support for the 2022

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Howard Named 2021 Ashwood Honoree

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 kevincarter TSBC, Westwood One

• Talk Show Boot Camp™ returns for its 12th consecutive year and has named longtime consumer advocate/talk show host Clark

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES SYNDICATION 

Sales Dept. Upgrades @ Cumulus/Westwood One

January 21, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Cumulus unveiled a bunch of major changes to its sales leadership — let’s start at the top of the

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Westwood One Inks Deal With Rich Eisen

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has inked a partnership with Emmy-nominated broadcaster Rich Eisen to bring The Rich Eisen Show

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Clark Howard Ending Syndicated Show

November 30, 2020 kevincarter Westwood One, WSB

• Atlanta-based consumer advocate and talk host Clark Howard announced he’s ending his nationally syndicated radio show at the end

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION TRANSACTIONS 

TM Studios Vets Buy TM From Westwood One

November 2, 2020 kevincarter TM Studios, Westwood One

• Major Triad Media, a partnership consisting of three longtime TM Studios’ veterans — Creative Director Dave Bethell, former VP

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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer J Love has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s San Jose-San Francisco

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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.

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Paris-based Believe — has named Nicki Shamel as

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
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING 

WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

• iHeartMedia Norfolk has moved its local Black Information Network (BIN) affiliate from 105.3FM (WNOH), up the dial to 92.1

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
Classical FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!

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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
Condolences: Chuck Mangione
AC CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Chuck Mangione
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
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A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
Classical FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!
The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

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