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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION 

Condolences: David DePew

August 23, 2021 kevincarter Midwest Communications

• This one was described to us as “a solid punch to the gut” — Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications staff

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BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION 

Remembering ACM’s Lisa Lee

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 kevincarter Academy of Country Music

• We were saddened to hear that Lisa Lee, Senior Vice President of Creative and Content for the Academy of

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

BIN Announces Expansion, Promotions

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 kevincarter BIN, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia’s BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news network dedicated launched in June 2020 to providing

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Valenzuela Adds Audacy San Diego To Riverside

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 kevincarter Audacy

• RAMP has confirmed that Michael Valenzuela, SVP/Market Manager of Audacy Riverside, CA has expanded his executive oversight to now include

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Marty Bender: Worst Consultant Ever

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Marty Bender, WOFX

• Veteran programmer Marty Bender announces the launch of his new company, sporting the best name ever — “Worst Consultant

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Emmis Indy Announces Programming Moves

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 kevincarter Emmis, WIBC

• Emmis Communications Indianapolis announced a series of programming promotions and changes in responsibilities involving Sports-Talk 93.5 & 107.5 The

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Weaver Joins iHeart Wilmington/Salisbury

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has appointed Nate Weaver as Promotions Director for the neighboring Wilmington, DE and Salisbury, MD markets, which encompasses

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Vor Broker Named WLS City Hall Reporter

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-AM

• Cumulus Chicago promotes from within, appointing Mallory Vor Broker as the new City Hall Reporter for 890 WLS-AM, covering

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DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Denver’s Fan Names Digital Host/Producer

August 23, 2021 kevincarter Bonneville Denver, KKFN

• Bonneville Sports-Talk KKFN (104.3 The Fan)/Denver announces the arrival of Rachel Vigil as the station’s new digital host/producer. Vigil’s

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Beasley Now Requiring COVID Vax

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, COVID-19

• Beasley Media Group has joined Cumulus Media and Urban One as the third major broadcasting company to require its

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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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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’
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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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

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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

• Connoisseur Media welcomes nationally recognized radio personality Blair Garner to do afternoon drive at Country 97.9 KGNC/Amarillo, TX. The

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
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

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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
Remembering Bob Jamieson
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bob Jamieson

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson

PROGRAMMING

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
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

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