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Condolences: David Johansen

March 2, 2025 kevincarter David Johansen

• David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to reinvent

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering “Dandy Don” Whittemore

March 2, 2025March 2, 2025 kevincarter RCA Records

• We’ve lost yet another beloved industry icon who was a friend to many in our business — “Dandy Don”

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Roberta Flack

February 24, 2025February 25, 2025 kevincarter Roberta Flack

• Variety reports that legendary pop/R&B vocalist Roberta Flack, who was launched to stardom in the early 1970s with the

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ALTERNATIVE CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering Andrew “Tiny” Aasen

February 20, 2025February 21, 2025 kevincarter

• Andrew “Tiny” Aasen, known and loved for his humor and warmth on The Marconi Show in the 2000s, alongside

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Gary Stevens

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 kevincarter Gary Stevens

• Gary Stevens, a pioneering force in the radio industry, whose lengthy career spanned from “WMCA Good Guy” to station

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ACTIVE ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering Tulsa’s Brent Douglas

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 kevincarter KMOD

• We’ve lost another legend — Brent Douglas, who, alongside his late partner Phil Stone ruled the Tulsa morning airwaves

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: Frank Higginbotham

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 kevincarter

• DAMN…. they just keep coming…. earlier today we heard the terrible news that yet another industry veteran — Frank

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Leighton Peck

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KS95

• We keep losing legends — RAMP just learned of the passing of longtime Twin Cities’ radio pro Leighton Peck,

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Condolences: David “Ace” Cannon

February 4, 2025February 6, 2025 kevincarter Ace and TJ

• Details are still incomplete, but late Monday evening we learned that David “Ace” Cannon, formerly half of the syndicated

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE SYNDICATION 

Remembering Tom Kraeutler

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 kevincarter The Money Pit

• Tom Kraeutler, well-known author, home improvement expert, and longtime host of The Money Pit radio show passed away Sunday,

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BREAKING NEWS

Bert Weiss Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Bert Weiss Announces Retirement

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bert Weiss Announces Retirement

• In a surprising turn of events, Bert Weiss announced that, after 25 years on air, he will will retire

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Skyview Executive Action
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Skyview Executive Action

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Executive Action

• Skyview Networks announced its latest rounds of executive upgrades: Ethan Aragon has been promoted to Senior Executive Director, Insights,

NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action
CONCERTS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL PUBLIC SERVICE 

NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action
Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music

September 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President

September 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President

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Bert Weiss Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Bert Weiss Announces Retirement

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bert Weiss Announces Retirement

• In a surprising turn of events, Bert Weiss announced that, after 25 years on air, he will will retire

Condolences: Alex Machurov
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Condolences: Alex Machurov

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Alex Machurov
Skyview Executive Action
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Skyview Executive Action

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Executive Action

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Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R
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Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R
Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records
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Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records
Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra
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Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra
Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
Music Industry Pros Reunited!
CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING REUNIONS 

Music Industry Pros Reunited!

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Pros Reunited!

PROGRAMMING

Bert Weiss Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Bert Weiss Announces Retirement

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bert Weiss Announces Retirement
Skyview Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Skyview Executive Action

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Executive Action
Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX
The [98 Rock] Programming Dept.
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING 

The [98 Rock] Programming Dept.

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [98 Rock] Programming Dept.
Boomer Ready For What’s Next
AC COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Boomer Ready For What’s Next

September 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Boomer Ready For What’s Next
Catsimatidis: Don’t Let Sun Set On AM Radio Act
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Catsimatidis: Don’t Let Sun Set On AM Radio Act

September 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Catsimatidis: Don’t Let Sun Set On AM Radio Act

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