Kevin Callahan

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As the Executive Director of Programming & Operations for Pamal Broadcasting, Kevin Callahan oversees 25 stations across five markets, including the company’s four Country brands. An award-winning brand specialist, Kevin is a passionate advocate for talent development, dedicated to mentoring personalities and restoring our medium to its most vibrant, high-impact form. His career is highlighted by 12 years as Audacy’s West Coast Regional VP of Programming for the Country format, where he managed premier brands across major markets including San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix, Riverside and more. Today, Kevin balances his corporate leadership with his role as President of Sonic Maple Media, serving as a fractional executive advisor to broadcast leadership and fractional programmer and talent coach to broadcasters nationwide. He can be reached at kevin@pamal.com

Red Hotline Globe: Why Authentic Air Talent Matters

"Build your personal footprint across social media and local events. Doing so ensures your connection with the audience belongs to you."

Radio Talent Help: Responding Matters More Than You

"Culture and community are not just built on stage at industry conventions. Instead, they are built in the everyday moments when nobody is watching."

Country Radio Hall of Fame 2026 Class Recognized Officially

"Every single one of these eight honorees proves that country radio is alive and well."

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"Instead of hearing a dry corporate announcement about a thousand bucks, the listener immediately pictures something tangible."

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"The most demoralizing outcome is asking talent for creativity and then letting their ideas disappear into a corporate black hole."

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"The guy is winning in every sense of the word and yet is constantly acting like the world is attacking him baselessly."