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Remembering Seattle’s Steve West

March 30, 2025 kevincarter KISW

• Seattle broadcasting legend Steve West passed away on March 11 at the age of 81, due to complications stemming

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Alexa Smith

March 19, 2025March 20, 2025 kevincarter

• UPDATED: We are deeply saddened — yet again — to learn of the passing of another beloved radio veteran

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Remembering Joe McFadden

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Records, EMI Music

• We’ve lost another legend — longtime music industry executive Joe McFadden passed away on March 11, in Chatsworth, CA

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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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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

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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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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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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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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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert
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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

• Beasley Media Group is deeply saddened to announce the passing of legendary 93.3 WMMR/Philadelphia personality Pierre Robert. According to

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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

• iHeartMedia San Francisco has named Annalee Gould as Senior Vice President of Sales for the seven-brand group, effective Monday,

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
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Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

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Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement
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Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement

• After an extraordinary 42-year career in radio management, Debbie Wagner has announced her impending retirement as General Manager of

Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

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Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
NSAI Announces Changes To Board
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NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NSAI Announces Changes To Board
Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
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Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

PROGRAMMING

Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
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Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
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Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
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WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!

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