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ACTIVE ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock TOP 40 

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters Drummer, Dies At 50

March 25, 2022March 28, 2022 kevincarter Foo Fighters

• UPDATED: Music fans around the world are still coming to grips with the news that Taylor Hawkins, the longtime

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Kelly McCoy

March 22, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WSKZ

• We were saddened to learn that Kelly McCoy, longtime Program Director and midday personality at Cumulus Classic Rock WSKZ

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CHARITY CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Bonneville Launches John Clayton Memorial Fund

March 21, 2022 kevincarter Bonneville Seattle, John Clayton

• KIRO-AM (Seattle Sports 710) and Bonneville International are honored to announce the John Clayton Memorial Fund in memory of

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering ‘The Professor,’ John Clayton

March 18, 2022March 20, 2022 kevincarter Bonneville Seattle, ESPN

• UPDATED: John Clayton, a Hall of Fame football journalist, longtime ESPN NFL analyst, Seattle radio institution and a beloved teammate

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ALTERNATIVE CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering ‘Russ T. Nailz’

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 kevincarter 91X

• Longtime San Diego media fixture, musician, comic and radio personality Russ Stolnack, better known as “Russ T. Nailz,” one

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CONDOLENCES Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Joel Folger

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 kevincarter

• We join the rest of the industry in mourning the passing of veteran major market programmer and consultant Joel

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering Frank Beckmann

February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 kevincarter WJR

• Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann, best known for his 48-year career with Cumulus News-Talk 760 WJR until his

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CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Alton Irwin

February 7, 2022 kevincarter

• Over the weekend we received the sad news of the Feb. 5 passing of longtime major market personality Alton

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE TELEVISION 

Dr. Johnny Fever Signs Off

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 kevincarter WKRP

• Actor Howard Hesseman portrayed a wide variety of characters over the course his lengthy television and movie career, but

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

 Condolences: Don Masters

January 27, 2022 kevincarter

• New England promotion legend Don Masters died Jan. 22, 2022 in Naples, FL at the age of 90. His

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BREAKING NEWS

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

• MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York has filled its morning show vacancy with Bronx-born comedian and media personality The Kid

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DIGITAL

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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LATEST POSTS

On-Air Exchange Program At KHMX/Houston
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

On-Air Exchange Program At KHMX/Houston

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on On-Air Exchange Program At KHMX/Houston

• Audacy Hot AC KHMX (Mix 96.5)/Houston is tweaking its daytime lineup a tad, as Jagger and Jessie Watt swap

MIW Reveals Revised Board
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

MIW Reveals Revised Board

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Reveals Revised Board
The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

LABEL LOVE

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

PROGRAMMING

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

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