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Radio Mercury Finalists Revealed

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 kevincarter RAB, Radio Mercury Awards

• The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) announced that 149 radio/audio spots and campaigns have made it to the finals of

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Garabedian Sells Cape Cod To Chessare

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 kevincarter CodComm, John Garabedian

• A contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC for the transfer of the

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CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE 

Big Change In The Quad Cities

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KCQQ

• iHeartMedia was busy in the Quad Cities over the weekend, transforming Classic Rock KCQQ into Classic Hits as Big

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BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TRANSACTIONS Video 

WMG Teams Up With Twitch

September 27, 2021 kevincarter Twitch, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and Twitch announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that involves launching various recording artist channels and the

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FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Launches FOX Sports New Jersey

September 27, 2021 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, FOX Sports Radio, WCTC-AM

• Beasley just finished converting 75-year-old WCTC-AM 1450 (and its translator W228DY @ 93.5)/New Brunswick, NJ from Talk to FOX

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

You Ready To Rock Indy?

September 27, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WNDX

• Cumulus Indianapolis is searching for a seasoned and skilled rock programming pro to take on the job of Program

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

‘Java Joel’ To Program Mix 94.1/Canton

September 27, 2021 kevincarter Alpha Media, WHBC

• Alpha Media Canton, OH is proud to announce that “Java Joel” Murphy will be stepping into the role of

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Power 105.1 Announces Powerhouse

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WWPR

• iHeartMedia Urban WWPR (Power 105.1)/New York announced the initial lineup for its annual live music event, Powerhouse, produced by

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Michael Czarnecki Joins Binnie Media

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 kevincarter Binnie Media

• Michael Czarnecki has come home to New England, hired by Binnie Media as Director of Brand Operations, effective September

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

Colbert Calls Out ‘Local Radio Station’

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 kevincarter Stephen Colbert, WBOS

• It’s a situation as old as the often dicey relationship between radio and its younger, more arrogant younger sibling,

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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 Hampton Roads Media Group, part of Saga Communications, announces the passing of legendary

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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
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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’
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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
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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
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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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iHeart Announces iHeartRadio Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

iHeart Announces iHeartRadio Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Announces iHeartRadio Music Fest ’26

• iHeartMedia announced the lineup for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, the annual concert event taking

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
Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
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Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

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

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iHeart Announces iHeartRadio Music Fest ’26
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iHeart Announces iHeartRadio Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Announces iHeartRadio Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
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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
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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
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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

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

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson

PROGRAMMING

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
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’
LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios

May 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
Federated Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Federated Pros On The Loose

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Pros On The Loose

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