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Remembering Ace Frehley
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Remembering Ace Frehley

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Ace Frehley

• Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, co-founder and former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS, has died following injuries

PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!

• Dateline: Tulsa, which was the site of some serious “Radio Gaga” this week. The action started on Tuesday when

Rusty Walker Window Now Open
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Rusty Walker Window Now Open

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rusty Walker Window Now Open

• The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) are accepting applications for the 2026 Rusty Walker Scholarship Program. Three scholarship recipients will

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced that Kim Komando, 2021 Radio Hall Of Fame inductee and one of America’s

Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

• Hannah Carlen has been named Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Warner Music Group’s Nonesuch Records, overseeing marketing,

McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) and the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), have named

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

• RAMP has learned of additional employees leaving iHeartMedia during the company’s most recent RIF: • Los Angeles: Probably the most

Kyle Matthews Changing States
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kyle Matthews Changing States

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kyle Matthews Changing States

• Eight months after joining Steel City Country KBEQ (Q104)/Kansas City, MD/morning co-host Kyle Matthews announced he’s leaving and moving

BIN News Now Available To All
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BIN News Now Available To All

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIN News Now Available To All

• iHeartMedia announced that its BIN (Black Information Network) is now expanding into syndication. Effective Nov. 1, the BIN All

Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1
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Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1

• Rock Entertainment Group and iHeartMedia Cleveland have entered into a landmark radio broadcast partnership, bringing expanded coverage of the

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL PROGRAMMING RATINGS SYNDICATION 

Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen

October 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen

• Cumulus Media has filed suit against ratings giant The Nielsen Company in federal court, accusing it of illegally leveraging

Rusty Walker Window Now Open
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Rusty Walker Window Now Open

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rusty Walker Window Now Open
Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

PROGRAMMING

Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL PROGRAMMING RATINGS SYNDICATION 

Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen

October 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen

• Cumulus Media has filed suit against ratings giant The Nielsen Company in federal court, accusing it of illegally leveraging

PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!
McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee
Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
Kyle Matthews Changing States
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kyle Matthews Changing States

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kyle Matthews Changing States

PROS IN MOTION

McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) and the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), have named

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
Kyle Matthews Changing States
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kyle Matthews Changing States

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kyle Matthews Changing States
Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home
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Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home
Davis Succeeds Swedberg At iHeart/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Davis Succeeds Swedberg At iHeart/Twin Cities

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Davis Succeeds Swedberg At iHeart/Twin Cities

FREE AGENT

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

• RAMP has learned of additional employees leaving iHeartMedia during the company’s most recent RIF: • Los Angeles: Probably the most

Kyle Matthews Changing States
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kyle Matthews Changing States

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kyle Matthews Changing States
Brody Smith On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Brody Smith On The Loose

October 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brody Smith On The Loose
LA Lloyd On The Loose
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

LA Lloyd On The Loose

October 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on LA Lloyd On The Loose

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PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!

• Dateline: Tulsa, which was the site of some serious “Radio Gaga” this week. The action started on Tuesday when

Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC
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Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC
Toni Marie On The Move
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Toni Marie On The Move

September 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Toni Marie On The Move

BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL PROGRAMMING RATINGS SYNDICATION 

Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen

October 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen

• Cumulus Media has filed suit against ratings giant The Nielsen Company in federal court, accusing it of illegally leveraging

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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced that Kim Komando, 2021 Radio Hall Of Fame inductee and one of America’s

SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
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World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

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Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL PROGRAMMING RATINGS SYNDICATION 

Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen

October 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen

• Cumulus Media has filed suit against ratings giant The Nielsen Company in federal court, accusing it of illegally leveraging

Remembering Ace Frehley
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Ace Frehley

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Ace Frehley
PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!

LABEL LOVE

Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
Remembering D’Angelo
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE URBAN URBAN AC 

Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC URBAN 

‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26
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LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26
VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire
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VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire

PROGRAMMING

Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL PROGRAMMING RATINGS SYNDICATION 

Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen

October 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen
PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!
McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee
Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
Kyle Matthews Changing States
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kyle Matthews Changing States

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kyle Matthews Changing States
BIN News Now Available To All
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

BIN News Now Available To All

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIN News Now Available To All

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