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  • Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
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Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

• Major moves are happening at YEA Media Group’s Tino Cochino Radio — 1) Co-host Serina Perez exits after five

Mia Amor Drives Bay Area Home On KBLX
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN AC 

Mia Amor Drives Bay Area Home On KBLX

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mia Amor Drives Bay Area Home On KBLX

• Connoisseur Media Bay Area has announced the addition of market veteran Mia Amor to afternoon drive on Urban AC

Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

• Urban One’s Reach Media and Radio One announced the launch of The Garden of Love, a new night-time slow

Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats

• Cumulus Media has promoted Kathy “KB” Brown to VP of Urban Formats. In her new role, Brown will serve

David Weiss Goes On On Top
AC EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

David Weiss Goes On On Top

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on David Weiss Goes On On Top

• Sending our best wishes to David Weiss, who reached out to inform us that his half-century broadcast career has

Asst. OM Opening, Evansville, IN
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Asst. OM Opening, Evansville, IN

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Asst. OM Opening, Evansville, IN

• Midwest Communications in Evansville, IN — home of Classic Rock 107.5 WABX, Top 40 WSTO (Hot 96), AC 104.1

Wanted: Morning Co-Host, Fredericksburg
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Wanted: Morning Co-Host, Fredericksburg

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanted: Morning Co-Host, Fredericksburg

• Connoisseur Media in beautiful Fredericksburg, VA, is looking for an energetic, creative, and engaging On-Air Personality to join the

Michigan’s Michelle McKormick’s Back!
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Michigan’s Michelle McKormick’s Back!

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michigan’s Michelle McKormick’s Back!

• Longtime Michigan radio pro Michelle McKormick has been wisely hired by iHeartMedia to do mornings on Classic Hits WBFX

Pros In Motion: Dana Johnson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Pros In Motion: Dana Johnson

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros In Motion: Dana Johnson

• Dana Johnson, a fixture at Audacy Country KFRG (K-Frog 95.1)/Riverside, CA dating back to 2007, has been named as

Remembering Barry Lyons
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons

• Over the weekend we were saddened to learn of the passing of veteran promo executive Barry Lyons, who had

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats

• Cumulus Media has promoted Kathy “KB” Brown to VP of Urban Formats. In her new role, Brown will serve

David Weiss Goes On On Top
AC EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

David Weiss Goes On On Top

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on David Weiss Goes On On Top
Yadgaroff Enters KYW Newsradio HOF
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES 

Yadgaroff Enters KYW Newsradio HOF

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Yadgaroff Enters KYW Newsradio HOF
OAB Hall Of Fame To Induct Phil & Brent
AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

OAB Hall Of Fame To Induct Phil & Brent

October 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on OAB Hall Of Fame To Induct Phil & Brent
Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026
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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026

October 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026

PROGRAMMING

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the winners of the 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Country

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
David Weiss Goes On On Top
AC EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

David Weiss Goes On On Top

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on David Weiss Goes On On Top

PROS IN MOTION

Mia Amor Drives Bay Area Home On KBLX
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN AC 

Mia Amor Drives Bay Area Home On KBLX

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mia Amor Drives Bay Area Home On KBLX

• Connoisseur Media Bay Area has announced the addition of market veteran Mia Amor to afternoon drive on Urban AC

Wanted: Morning Co-Host, Fredericksburg
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Wanted: Morning Co-Host, Fredericksburg

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanted: Morning Co-Host, Fredericksburg
Michigan’s Michelle McKormick’s Back!
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Michigan’s Michelle McKormick’s Back!

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michigan’s Michelle McKormick’s Back!
Pros In Motion: Dana Johnson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Pros In Motion: Dana Johnson

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros In Motion: Dana Johnson
Executive Action At River House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House

FREE AGENT

Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

• RAMP has confirmed that the following Disney Music Group (DMG) employees are accepting a corporate VERO package (Voluntary Early

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LITE AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
Dogs & Cats, Living Together….
BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Dogs & Cats, Living Together….

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dogs & Cats, Living Together….

JOBS

Asst. OM Opening, Evansville, IN
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Asst. OM Opening, Evansville, IN

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Asst. OM Opening, Evansville, IN

• Midwest Communications in Evansville, IN — home of Classic Rock 107.5 WABX, Top 40 WSTO (Hot 96), AC 104.1

Wanted: Morning Co-Host, Fredericksburg
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Wanted: Morning Co-Host, Fredericksburg

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanted: Morning Co-Host, Fredericksburg
Beautiful Boise Beckons
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Beautiful Boise Beckons

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beautiful Boise Beckons
On-Air Opening In Saginaw!
AC ADULT HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

On-Air Opening In Saginaw!

September 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on On-Air Opening In Saginaw!

BREAKING NEWS

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the winners of the 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Country

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Promotions Galore At CMA
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the winners of the 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Country

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
Mia Amor Drives Bay Area Home On KBLX
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN AC 

Mia Amor Drives Bay Area Home On KBLX

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mia Amor Drives Bay Area Home On KBLX

LABEL LOVE

Remembering Barry Lyons
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons
Executive Action At River House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House
Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES REUNIONS 

Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

PROGRAMMING

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
David Weiss Goes On On Top
AC EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

David Weiss Goes On On Top

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on David Weiss Goes On On Top
Asst. OM Opening, Evansville, IN
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Asst. OM Opening, Evansville, IN

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Asst. OM Opening, Evansville, IN

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