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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Mix 105.1 Albuquerque: Re-Mixed

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 kevincarter American General Media, KKRG

• UPDATED: American General Media Hot AC KKRG (Mix 105.1)/Albuquerque, NM officially rebrands as Mix 105.1 — Feel Good Throwbacks,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Letty B New To Middays At B96/Chicago

June 16, 2025 kevincarter B96, Letty B

• Audacy’s heritage WBBM-FM (B96)/Chicago welcomes major market pro Letty B to middays (9am-2pm CT). Letty makes the transition to

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Yup, Bret Mega To Philly

June 16, 2025 kevincarter Bret Mega

• Looks like we guessed correctly on the expansion of Audacy’s The Bret Mega Show to mornings on Hot AC

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING 

Pickett Named PD, WayFM Network

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 kevincarter Hope Media Group, WayFM

• Hope Media Group (HMG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Pickett to WayFM Network Program Director, effective

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: Radio’s Role for Music Discovery

June 16, 2025June 15, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• With the deep history between radio and music, many of us recall a time when radio was the top

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Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta

June 15, 2025 kevincarter Mike Borchetta

• RAMP‘s own Steve Resnik fondly remembers the legendary Mike Borchetta, as he reflects upon how one special person can

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Condolences: Mike Borchetta

June 15, 2025June 17, 2025 kevincarter Mike Borchetta

• Legendary longtime label executive Mike Borchetta, patriarch of an equally gifted music industry family that includes his children, Scott,

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Moving Day At WCBS-FM/New York

June 13, 2025June 15, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WCBS-FM

• Monday is moving day at  Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM/New York, as the station announced new morning, midday and

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Marty Whitney Returns… Again… To 91X

June 12, 2025 kevincarter 91X

• If you are keeping score at home, San Diego radio fave Marty Whitney is about to embark on his

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68th Grammy Awards Update

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 kevincarter Grammy Awards

• The Recording Academy® has revealed the key dates, deadlines and rule amendments leading up to the 68th Annual GRAMMY

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BREAKING NEWS

McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

• MCA, a division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Miranda McDonald and Jimmy Rector to Senior Vice President, Promotion

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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
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Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

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Power Surge In Music City
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Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City

• Platinum-selling duo LOCASH (Preston Brust and Chris Lucas) have partnered with their super-manager Skip Bishop and Canadian Country artist-turned-Music

AWMF Announces 2026 Board
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AWMF Announces 2026 Board

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AWMF Announces 2026 Board
Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC
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Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC

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Power Surge In Music City
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Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City
McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
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McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune
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Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune
Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards

March 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
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Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

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AWMF Announces 2026 Board
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AWMF Announces 2026 Board

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AWMF Announces 2026 Board
Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC
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Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC
Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba
iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League
Condolences: Geoff Rich
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Condolences: Geoff Rich

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Geoff Rich
Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

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