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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering Bob Rivers

March 11, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter Bob Rivers

• UPDATED March 16: We were deeply saddened to learn that legendary Radio Hall of Fame personality Bob Rivers, a

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cat Country Leaves Larger Footprint

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WCTO

• Cumulus Media has expanded the reach of its popular Cat Country 96 audio brand, as it launched simulcasts of

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DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM Undergoes Further Shrinkage

March 10, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• AdWeek reports SiriusXM made more staff cuts on Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. The actual

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

iHeartRadio Awards Come Into Focus

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced that next week’s 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances by Bad Bunny, Billie

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

Your 2025 ACM Radio Awards Nominees!

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 kevincarter ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music® today announced the ACM Radio Awards nominees for the 60th Academy of Country Music

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN 

KMOX/St. Louis Moves Simulcast To 104.1

March 10, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KMOX

• Last week, during Audacy’s nationwide RIF, the company released the entire airstaff of Urban WHHL (Hot 104.1)/St. Louis ahead

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: Opportunities in the Ratings Methodology Changes

March 10, 2025March 9, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• We’re getting out first glimpses of the impact of Nielsen’s three-minute qualifier in PPM markets. Remembering that the real

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

WOR Mornings, Now Mendte Fresh!

March 10, 2025March 9, 2025 kevincarter 710 WOR, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia’s venerable 710 WOR/New York makes it official with the formal announcement that veteran radio and television broadcaster Larry

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Pack Your Sunscreen For Wango Tango

March 7, 2025March 9, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio Wango Tango, KIIS-FM

• This year, Wango Tango, the long-running summer kickoff concert produced by iHeartMedia’s 102.7 KIIS-FM/Los Angeles, is treating itself to

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH SALES 

BIA Predicts $171 Billion In Local Revenue

March 7, 2025 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services estimates that in 2025 U.S. local advertising revenue will reach $171 billion — excluding political spending.

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BREAKING NEWS

K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

• Major changes are afoot in Milwaukee, as RAMP has confirmed that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and

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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

• WOW Radio CT is thrilled to announce that longtime radio pros Brian Smith and Pam Landry are the winners

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

• Major changes are afoot in Milwaukee, as RAMP has confirmed that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and

Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown
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

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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
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

PROGRAMMING

K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING STREAMING 

Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
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
iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

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