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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Counts Down 885 Greatest Covers

December 3, 2025 kevincarter WXPN

• For over 20 years, heritage Triple A 88.5 WXPN/Philadelphia has crowdsourced and broadcast unique year-end 885-song countdown lists, making

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WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era

August 11, 2025 kevincarter WXPN

• Non-comm Triple A WXPN/Philadelphia proudly bears the slogan, “Vinyl At Heart,” and tomorrow, the station and staff will literally

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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter WXPN

• This Sunday, July 13, you are cordially invited to spend the day with Triple A WXPN/Philadelphia as it commemorates

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Flips From Digital To Analog

April 9, 2025 kevincarter WXPN

• Sadly, it’s only temporary, as heritage non-comm WXPN/Philadelphia, which operates under the slogan “Vinyl at Heart,” is returning to

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Bruce Warren’s Next Phase

November 22, 2024November 25, 2024 kevincarter WXPN

• After nearly four decades of shaping the sound and influence of legendary Triple A WXPN/Philadelphia, Bruce Warren, one of

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

WXPN Enhanced By Amber Miller

July 11, 2024 kevincarter WXPN

• Triple A WXPN/Philadelphia, the member-supported, public radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, announced the addition of market veteran

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‘World Cafe’ Earns Two Radio Awards

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 kevincarter World Cafe, WXPN

• World Cafe, the daily music and interview program produced by WXPN/Philadelphia and distributed by NPR, has been honored with

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

WXPN Announces Programming Changes

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 kevincarter WXPN

• WXPN/Philadelphia, the member-supported, public radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, announced several programming changes, starting with the launch

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

McGuinn Returns To WXPN/Philly As APD

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 kevincarter WXPN

• WXPN/Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania’s member-supported, public radio station welcomes Jim McGuinn back into the family after 13 years

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World Cafe Marks 30 Years

April 3, 2022 kevincarter NPR, World Cafe, WXPN

• In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the NPR-syndicated music show World Cafe, which currently carried by 267 radio

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Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5
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Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5

January 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5

• In 2026, Beasley Media Group proudly marks its 65th Anniversary — an important milestone reflecting decades of growth, innovation,

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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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
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Seattle’s Bull Launches ‘Tanner & Friends’
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Seattle’s Bull Launches ‘Tanner & Friends’

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Seattle’s Bull Launches ‘Tanner & Friends’

• Following the recent departure of The Fitz Show from Hubbard Radio’s KPNW (98.9 The Bull)/Seattle, the station announced it

Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone
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Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone
Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5
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Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5

January 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Celebrates The Big 6-5

LABEL LOVE

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone
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Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone
Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay

January 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay
Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny
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Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny

January 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny
Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler
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Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler

January 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler
Cape Cod Extended Forecast: Mostly COOL
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Cape Cod Extended Forecast: Mostly COOL

December 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cape Cod Extended Forecast: Mostly COOL
JC & Ken Ride Again At Fox Sports SoFla
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JC & Ken Ride Again At Fox Sports SoFla

December 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on JC & Ken Ride Again At Fox Sports SoFla

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