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Month: May 2021

FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

Matty Out… And Already Back In

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 kevincarter Matty In The Morning, WXKS

• Boston radio icon Matt Siegel, who has hosted Matty In The Morning for 40+ years at iHeartMedia Top 40

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Krizner Named PD Of WXDX/Pittsburgh

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WXDX

• iHeartMedia Pittsburgh keeps it in the family and promotes Abby Krizner to Program Director of Alternative WXDX (105.9 The

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Guerini Named CEO Of Jonas Group Ent.

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 kevincarter Jonas Group Entertainment

• Nashville-based talent management company Jonas Group Entertainment, home of Jonas Brothers and a slate of emerging artists welcomes veteran

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Canada Expecting Heat Wave

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 kevincarter Stingray

• At 12:01am this Friday, May 21, Canada’s Stingray Radio will launch its successful Hot AC music brand “Hot” in

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Radio Mercury Awards On Deck

May 18, 2021 kevincarter RAB, Radio Mercury Awards

• The official Call for Entry for the 30th anniversary Radio Mercury Awards will open on June 7. For the

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

DeDe McGuire Adds JJ Williamson

May 18, 2021 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, DeDe McGuire, Service Broadcasting

• Comedian JJ Williamson (“JJ from The Sipp”) has been selected to join host DeDe McGuire and lead co-host Lady

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Grand Opportunity In Grand Junction

May 18, 2021 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media has an immediate opening for a Director of Content (formerly known as OM) for the company’s group

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FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

WDOD Welcomes Gino Devaney

May 18, 2021 kevincarter WDOD

• Top 40 WDOD (Hits 96)/Chattanooga, TN welcomes Gino Devaney aboard to assume the multiple roles of MD/Imaging Director and

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VP Upgrade For Republic’s Scott

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 kevincarter Republic Records

• Republic Records has promoted Roderick Scott to Vice President of Marketing Strategy. In his new role, Scott will continue

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Oake Wakes Up Back At Cities 97.1

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KTCZ

• iHeartMedia’s KTCZ (Cities 97.1)/Minneapolis, “Uniquely Twin Cities” happily announces the return of former longtime station veteran Brian Oake as

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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

• Under the umbrella of Warner Music Group’s recently announced $170 million head count reductions falls these four longtime Atlantic

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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%
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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

• BIA Advisory Services’ revised 2025 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast projects total local advertising revenue to reach $169 billion this

Executive Action: River House Artists
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: River House Artists

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: River House Artists
Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer
MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING STREAMING 

Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%
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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

• BIA Advisory Services’ revised 2025 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast projects total local advertising revenue to reach $169 billion this

Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
Beasley Selling Ft. Myers Stations
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Beasley Selling Ft. Myers Stations

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Selling Ft. Myers Stations

LABEL LOVE

Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
Executive Action: River House Artists
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Executive Action: River House Artists

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: River House Artists
MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
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Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
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CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

PROGRAMMING

Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night
Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton
AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton
WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era
Texas Radio HOF Class Of ’25!
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING REUNIONS 

Texas Radio HOF Class Of ’25!

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Texas Radio HOF Class Of ’25!
PickleJar Up All Night… Again
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

PickleJar Up All Night… Again

August 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PickleJar Up All Night… Again

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