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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Andre Knott Joins 850 ESPN/Cleveland

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 kevincarter WKNR

• Good Karma Brands’ WKNR (850 ESPN)/Cleveland announced the addition of Andre Knott to its content team. Knott, accurately described

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

TEGNA Shareholders Approve Merger

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 kevincarter Tegna

• TEGNA Inc. announced that at a special meeting of shareholders held earlier today, its shareholders voted to adopt the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

AJR Inks With Mercury Records

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 kevincarter Mercury Records

• Multiplatinum band AJR has signed to the recently relaunched Mercury Records with Republic Records. The New York-based trio of

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

LoCurto Joins NPR Programming Team

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• Sal LoCurto, Program Director of NPR affiliate KPCC/Pasadena, CA is moving up to the mothership, joining NPR as Sr.

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AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Country HOF To Induct Galante, Lewis & Whitley

May 17, 2022May 18, 2022 kevincarter CMA, Country Music Hall of Fame

• UPDATED: The Country Music Association announced the 2022 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame — longtime label

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DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Mason Covers Broncos Like A Warm Blanket

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 kevincarter Bonneville Denver, KKFN

• Bonneville Denver welcomes Andrew Mason to KKFN (104.3 The Fan) as the senior Broncos’ writer for DenverFan.com, succeeding the

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rickard Named PD of WFNZ/Charlotte

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 kevincarter Radio One, WFNZ

• Radio One Sports-Talk WFNZ (610AM/92.7FM)/Charlotte welcomes major market veteran Jeff Rickard as its new Program Director. Rickard (left) was

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

‘La Coqueta’ Takes Middays At La Grande 101.5/Cincy

May 16, 2022 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• Urban One has secured the talents of Claudia Karina Gonzalez Mendez as the new midday personality on Radio One

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

D’Eugenio Named PD of KICT/Wichita

May 16, 2022 kevincarter KICT, SummitMedia

• SummitMedia, LLC has named Phyliss D’Eugenio as the new Program Director and midday personality for Active Rock KICT (T95)/Wichita,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Saga Seeks The Maine Ingredient

May 16, 2022 kevincarter Saga Communications, WPOR

• Stand by for the official word, but RAMP has already confirmed that Jonathan “JR” Ruppel has resigned as Brand

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

• It is with heavy hearts that Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announces the passing of legendary rock DJ Mike

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DIGITAL

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

• After a successful five-decade radio career, Cumulus VP of Programming Operations Doug Hamand announced he will be retiring at

BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION Smooth Jazz 

BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions
Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

LABEL LOVE

Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

PROGRAMMING

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

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