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Stern To Induct Bon Jovi Into Rock Hall

January 18, 2018 kevincarter

• Howard Stern will induct Bon Jovi into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Hall’s annual ceremony

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES 

New PD of WPLJ/NYC: [Your Name Here]

January 18, 2018January 17, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus

• Cumulus Media certainly got our attention when it sent us what the company accurately described as “a career-defining opportunity

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AC FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Wake Up On Long Island

January 18, 2018January 17, 2018 kevincarter

• Connoisseur Media AC WKJY (K-98.3)/Long Island now has a rare morning co-host opportunity available, as Leeana Karlson, half of

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Indianapolis Seeks OM/PD

January 18, 2018January 17, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus

• Cumulus Media Indianapolis is looking for a star Operations Manager/Program Director with strong Country experience to program heritage Country

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AWARDS CHARITY FRONT PAGE 

McLaughlin Honored For Lifetime Achievement

January 18, 2018January 17, 2018 kevincarter Rush Limbaugh

• Lifelong broadcaster Edward F. McLaughlin will be honored with the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Broadcasters Foundation of

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Concord Music Sets New Management

January 17, 2018 kevincarter

• Concord Music announced the new leadership team that will run its worldwide publishing business, which includes The Rodgers &

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Grammys Add Kendrick, Sam Smith, U2

January 17, 2018January 18, 2018 kevincarter

• The Recording Academy™ has expanded the performance lineup for the upcoming 60th Annual Grammy Awards® with the addition of

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Beshore New President of iHeart/Indy

January 17, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Brett Beshore has returned to iHeartMedia as the newly named Market President of the company’s Indianapolis cluster — Classic Rock

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Seelig Running KCBS & KFRC/San Francisco

January 17, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• Jennifer Seelig has been elevated to Director of News and Programming for Entercom News simulcast KCBS-AM/KFRC (All News 740AM/106.9FM)/San

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Crash Landing In Portland, ME

January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Saga’s Portland Radio Group has tapped veteran programmer Crash Poteet as Brand Manager and afternoon drive personality for Country

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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,

NuVoodoo

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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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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

Condolences: Gary Burbank

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

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

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

PROGRAMMING

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
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
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
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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