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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Justin Fontaine

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 kevincarter Hollywood Records

• RAMP joins the rest of the industry in mourning the passing of a man who was a longtime friend

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Louisville’s Eagle Adds Rowe & Maze

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 kevincarter SummitMedia, WSFR

• SummitMedia Classic Rock WSFR (107.7 The Eagle)/Louisville has filled both of its drivetime shifts simultaneously, hiring Mike Rowe for

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROS IN MOTION Satellite Radio 

Random Departure From SiriusXM’s Octane

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Grant Random checks in to let us know that he has stepped down from morning drive on SiriusXM’s Octane

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION TRANSACTIONS 

WXTU & Michalik Mutually Recommit

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WXTU

• Nicole Michalik has put pen to several sheets of official-looking paper, thus, signing a multiyear renewal deal to continue

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Graci To Program WOKV-AM & FM/Jacksonville

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WOKV

• Cox Media Group Jacksonville has brought Jim Graci on board as Director of Branding & Programming for News-Talk 104.5

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Larry Elder Leaving Salem Radio Network

April 4, 2022 kevincarter Salem Media Group, Salem Radio Network

• Salem Media Group, Inc. announced that Larry Elder has decided to move on from the Salem Radio Network, after

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Audacy Realigns Country Leadership

April 4, 2022April 5, 2022 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy announced several promotions across its newly realigned Country format leadership team — Mark Anderson (left) has been elevated

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WBAL/Baltimore Inks Klacik For Middays

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL

• Hearst News-Talk WBAL NewsRadio 1090 & 101.5/Baltimore announces the addition of Kimberly Klacik to take over the midday show.

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Jenna Gee Takes Middays @ 95 Triple X

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 kevincarter WXXX

• VOX AM/FM Top 40 WXXX (95 Triple X)/Burlington, VT welcomes Jenna Gee to handle middays and social media, with

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Schuler Named VP/Promo, Arista Nashville

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 kevincarter Arista Nashville, Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville announces the appointment of Chris Schuler as Vice President, Promotion, Arista Nashville. Reporting directly to Steve

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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced that it has leased new office space at PENN 2, Vornado Realty Trust’s recently

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Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
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Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

• We initially reported this news a few days ago… and now, here it is again, this time with some

Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
Mountain Rises In Chico
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Mountain Rises In Chico

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Rises In Chico
NPR Never Not Innovating
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NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Never Not Innovating
55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake
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55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake

May 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake

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Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
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Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

• After nearly 20 years at Nettwerk — and 25 years in the music industry — Jeff Ballard recently exited

Tommy Jordan Seeks Full-Time Gig
AC COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

Tommy Jordan Seeks Full-Time Gig

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Tommy Jordan Seeks Full-Time Gig
Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
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Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

LABEL LOVE

Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
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Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett
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WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett
Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville
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Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville

May 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville
MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief
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MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief

May 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief

PROGRAMMING

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
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Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio
Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done
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Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done
Mountain Rises In Chico
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Mountain Rises In Chico

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Rises In Chico
Foxy 106.9 Stands Tall, Post-Tornado
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES Natural Disasters PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN AC 

Foxy 106.9 Stands Tall, Post-Tornado

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Foxy 106.9 Stands Tall, Post-Tornado
Zoellner Media Buying CMG’s Tulsa Group
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Zoellner Media Buying CMG’s Tulsa Group

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Zoellner Media Buying CMG’s Tulsa Group

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