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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Dolores O’Riordan

January 15, 2018January 16, 2018 kevincarter

• Dolores O’Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries, died Monday in London, according to TMZ and other sources. She was

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Condolences: Eddie Mascolo

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 kevincarter

The music industry is mourning the passing of longtime promotion legend Eddie Mascolo, who died on Saturday after a battle

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

New Stripes For Sonia Jimenez

January 15, 2018January 14, 2018 kevincarter

• Sacramento programming pro Sonia Jimenez has been promoted to MD of Bonneville-operated Country KNCI. She will retain her existing

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Blanco Steps Away From Radio

January 15, 2018January 14, 2018 kevincarter

• Inland Empire Classic Hits KOLA/Riverside-San Bernardino, CA bids a fond farewell to morning co-host Irma Blanco, whose last day

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Condolences

January 15, 2018January 14, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus

• Our thoughts are also with Scott Jameson, Cumulus VP of Classic Rock, OM/PD of KQRS and OM of KXXR

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CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Lisa McKay

January 12, 2018January 15, 2018 kevincarter

• We were deeply shocked and saddened to learn that Lisa McKay Blake, the award-winning VP of Radio for Curtis Media

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Sony Names Lieberberg Pres., Europe & Africa

January 12, 2018 kevincarter

• Daniel Lieberberg has been named President, Continental Europe and Africa for Sony Music Entertainment. In this new position, the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN 

Wynter Upped To iHeart EVP/Urban & Hip Hop

January 12, 2018January 12, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia’s National Programming Group has elevated Doc Wynter to Executive Vice President of Urban/Hip-Hop Programming Strategy. He will report

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Morning Changes At WOMC/Detroit

January 12, 2018January 11, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• In case you haven’t already noticed, Entercom Classic Hits WOMC/Detroit is in the process of transition in morning drive,

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Shark On The Loose

January 12, 2018January 11, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• Some local restructuring at Alpha Media Classic Hip Hop WXYY (G100)/Savannah-Hilton Head has resulted in the departure of afternoon

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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,

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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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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,

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

Condolences: Gary Burbank

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

LABEL LOVE

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

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
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’

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