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KOSF/SF Rebrands As ‘Classic Hits 103.7’

August 2, 2024August 3, 2024 kevincarter KOSF

• iHeartMedia’s KOSF/San Francisco, formerly known as “80s+ @ 103.7” has rebranded as Classic Hits 103.7, “The Bay’s Greatest Hits

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Aerosmith Taking A Permanent Vacation

August 2, 2024August 5, 2024 kevincarter Aerosmith

• Sad day for millions of Aerosmith fans — the band took to social media to announce that, due to

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Desert Valley Media Group Sold To Zelus, LLC

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, KMVA, KOAI

• Desert Valley Media Group announced the sale of its Phoenix radio group — Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3), Hot AC

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Missanelli Comes Home To The Fanatic

August 2, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia announces return of prodigal son Mike Missanelli after a two-year absence. The Mike

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Jaybeau Wakes Up In New Hampshire

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 kevincarter Binnie Media

• Major market personality Jaybeau Jones is joining Binnie Media’s Classic Hits Frank FM network (106.3 WFNQ/Manchester-Nashua, 98.3 WLNH/Concord-Lakes Region,

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Ian Kelly Upped To PD, KZZU/Spokane

August 1, 2024 kevincarter KZZU, Morgan Murphy Media

• Morgan Murphy Media promotes from within and elevates Ian Kelly to Program Director of heritage Adult Top 40 KZZU/Spokane,

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Remembering Kevin Kash

August 1, 2024 kevincarter

• We’ve lost another good one — we were saddened to hear that longtime radio pro Kevin Kash passed away

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102 JAMZ Reborn In Orlando

August 1, 2024 kevincarter 102 JAMZ, WQMP

• Audacy announces the relaunch of Orlando’s legendary 102 JAMZ brand, converting WQMP from Alternative FM 101.9 to “Orlando’s Home

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WMG Unveils New ‘Flatter’ Corporate Structure

August 1, 2024August 2, 2024 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group unveiled a new structure for its Recorded Music operations, designed to strengthen services to artists at

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NAB Marconi Award Finalists Announced

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB Show New York

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the finalists for the 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards in a live