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Extra Executive Action At Salem Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES 

Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

• On the heels of the announcement of the impending retirement of Allen Power as President of Broadcast Media for

Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

• Audacy has tapped Ben “Complex” Romero as Brand Manager of Top 40 KALV (Live 101.5)/Phoenix. He will retain his

Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

• Independent label LEO33 has named acclaimed marketing and artist development executive Shane Tarleton as Co-Head, alongside Co-Head Katie Dean.

Wenger Leaving Audacy For What’s Next
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE SALES 

Wenger Leaving Audacy For What’s Next

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wenger Leaving Audacy For What’s Next

• Veteran Western New York radio executive Tim Wenger announced he will be leaving his position as SVP/Market Manager with

Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo

• Veteran programmer/air talent Bill Fox has resurfaced in scenic Toledo, OH as the newly named Operations Manager for the

Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years

• On Monday, June 15, 2026, the 50th anniversary of his broadcasting debut, Allen Power, President of Broadcast Media for

KSHE & U-Man’s Golden Anniversary
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

KSHE & U-Man’s Golden Anniversary

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KSHE & U-Man’s Golden Anniversary

• The mighty K-SHE 95/St. Louis is celebrating an extraordinary milestone as John “U-Man” Ulett marks 50 years on the

McCartney Back On SLC Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

McCartney Back On SLC Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McCartney Back On SLC Radio

• Cumulus Media has tapped into the talents of longtime Salt Lake City radio pro Jeff McCartney as Operations Manager/Program

McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

• Cox Media Group (CMG) introduced Brian McGhee as the new Vice President & Market Manager for CMG Jacksonville Radio,

Tune In To River House Radio
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Tune In To River House Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tune In To River House Radio

• Kicking off a year-long celebration of the company’s 10th anniversary, River House Artists launches River House Radio today, exclusively

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Extra Executive Action At Salem Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES 

Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

• On the heels of the announcement of the impending retirement of Allen Power as President of Broadcast Media for

Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
Wenger Leaving Audacy For What’s Next
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE SALES 

Wenger Leaving Audacy For What’s Next

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wenger Leaving Audacy For What’s Next
Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

PROGRAMMING

Extra Executive Action At Salem Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES 

Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

• On the heels of the announcement of the impending retirement of Allen Power as President of Broadcast Media for

Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun
Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
McCartney Back On SLC Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

McCartney Back On SLC Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McCartney Back On SLC Radio

PROS IN MOTION

Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

• Audacy has tapped Ben “Complex” Romero as Brand Manager of Top 40 KALV (Live 101.5)/Phoenix. He will retain his

Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun
Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
KSHE & U-Man’s Golden Anniversary
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

KSHE & U-Man’s Golden Anniversary

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KSHE & U-Man’s Golden Anniversary
McCartney Back On SLC Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

McCartney Back On SLC Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McCartney Back On SLC Radio

FREE AGENT

Wenger Leaving Audacy For What’s Next
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE SALES 

Wenger Leaving Audacy For What’s Next

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wenger Leaving Audacy For What’s Next

• Veteran Western New York radio executive Tim Wenger announced he will be leaving his position as SVP/Market Manager with

Pros On The Loose: Chris ‘DECiPHA’ Hernandez
CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Chris ‘DECiPHA’ Hernandez

June 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Chris ‘DECiPHA’ Hernandez
Shamrock Selling WZBA/Baltimore To K-Love, Inc.
CLASSIC ROCK FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Shamrock Selling WZBA/Baltimore To K-Love, Inc.

June 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamrock Selling WZBA/Baltimore To K-Love, Inc.
Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

JOBS

Wanted: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Wanted: Country PD/Morning Host

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanted: Country PD/Morning Host

• Some opportunities in radio are created by layoffs… This isn’t one of them. While much of our industry continues

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade

June 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship

BREAKING NEWS

Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun

• Busy day at iHeartMedia Country WUBL (94.9 The Bull)/Atlanta, which has named company veterans Ashley Layfield as its new

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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

• Cox Media Group (CMG) introduced Brian McGhee as the new Vice President & Market Manager for CMG Jacksonville Radio,

Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

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Extra Executive Action At Salem Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES 

Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

• On the heels of the announcement of the impending retirement of Allen Power as President of Broadcast Media for

Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

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Tune In To River House Radio
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Tune In To River House Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tune In To River House Radio
BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce
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BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce
Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
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Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
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Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

PROGRAMMING

Extra Executive Action At Salem Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES 

Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Extra Executive Action At Salem Media
Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun

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Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
McCartney Back On SLC Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

McCartney Back On SLC Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McCartney Back On SLC Radio
Anna & Raven Eager To Experience ‘Dry Heat’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Anna & Raven Eager To Experience ‘Dry Heat’

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Anna & Raven Eager To Experience ‘Dry Heat’

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