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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

Condolences: Gary Burbank
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: Gary Burbank

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Gary Burbank

• Legendary air personality Gary Burbank, whose lengthy career took him to WMPS/Memphis, WNOE/New Orleans, WAKY & WHAS/Louisville, CKLW/Windsor-Detroit, and

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

• Townsquare News-Talk WKXW (New Jersey 101.5)/Trenton, NJ is excited to announce the return of Bill Spadea to mornings, starting

Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares

• MusiCares®, the leading music charity supporting the health and wellness of music professionals, has formally appointed Theresa Wolters as

Wolf Named Exec. Director, ACM Lifting Lives
CHARITY COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Wolf Named Exec. Director, ACM Lifting Lives

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolf Named Exec. Director, ACM Lifting Lives

• The Academy of Country Music® announced the promotion of Taylor Wolf to Executive Director of ACM Lifting Lives®, the

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
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Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

• JVC Broadcasting is sharing the love and extending the reach of  WBON (92.1 The Bone)/Ft. Walton Beach, FL with

House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

 Cleveland Turns Out For Michael Stanley Benefit
CHARITY CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

 Cleveland Turns Out For Michael Stanley Benefit

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on  Cleveland Turns Out For Michael Stanley Benefit

• The City of Cleveland is gearing up for what promises to be wonderful evening of music and memories, inspired

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

• Earlier this week we shared the surprising news that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and Air 1

Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

• NPR announced that, effective Sept. 29, Scott Detrow will become a full-time weekday host of All Things Considered, joining

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares
Wolf Named Exec. Director, ACM Lifting Lives
CHARITY COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Wolf Named Exec. Director, ACM Lifting Lives

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolf Named Exec. Director, ACM Lifting Lives
The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
No Higher Honor In Higher Education
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education

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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

PROS IN MOTION

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Pros On The Loose: Tony Scott
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Pros On The Loose: Tony Scott

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Tony Scott
Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TELEVISION 

Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

FREE AGENT

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

• Earlier this week we shared the surprising news that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and Air 1

Pros On The Loose: Tony Scott
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Pros On The Loose: Tony Scott

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Tony Scott
Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis
Val Steele: Free Agent
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Val Steele: Free Agent

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Val Steele: Free Agent

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Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

• After what felt like an eternal (five-year) absence, Bell Media has relaunched its beloved Windsor, Ontario-based Alternative station 89X,

Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown
Your Chance To Wake Up Lincoln, NE!
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Your Chance To Wake Up Lincoln, NE!

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Chance To Wake Up Lincoln, NE!
Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

BREAKING NEWS

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

• After what felt like an eternal (five-year) absence, Bell Media has relaunched its beloved Windsor, Ontario-based Alternative station 89X,

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House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
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Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Condolences: Gary Burbank
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Condolences: Gary Burbank

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Gary Burbank

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No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
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Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
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Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

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