Thursday, February 12, 2026
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  • Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
  • We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
  • Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC
  • Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
  • Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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CONDOLENCES

CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering Atlanta’s ‘Cadillac Jack’

April 22, 2025May 1, 2025 kevincarter

• We were saddened to learn that former longtime Atlanta radio personality William “Cadillac Jack” Choate, who spent more than

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Wink Martindale

April 15, 2025April 16, 2025 kevincarter Wink Martindale

• Wink Martindale, the legendary radio and television personality, died in Rancho Mirage, CA on Tuesday, April 15 at the

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Remembering “Jed The Fish”

April 14, 2025April 15, 2025 kevincarter KROQ

• Edwin Jed Fish Gould III, better known and loved as “Jed The Fish” during his three decades of service

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Remembering Marc Nathan

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 kevincarter Marc Nathan

Marc Nathan, renowned music industry promotion and A&R executive passed away on April 9 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Mimi Griswold

April 10, 2025April 11, 2025 kevincarter Galaxy Media

• And the gut punches continue… we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Syracuse radio legend Mimi

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Remembering Fred Shade

April 6, 2025 kevincarter

• Services were held Saturday in Union City, PA for a beloved friend and colleague of many in our industry

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE SYNDICATION 

Condolences: Pat Crocker

April 2, 2025 kevincarter Local Radio Networks

• It is with great sadness that Steve Swick, CEO of Local Radio Networks (LRN), announces the passing of 40-year

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

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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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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BREAKING NEWS

Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

• Hubbard’s WTOP News/Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce Kristin Diaz will join the team as its new morning drive

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DIGITAL

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

• MaxxKonnect, a leading provider of prioritized connectivity and technical services for the broadcast industry, announced a partnership with Kirk

Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

February 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

• Zimmer Marketing, a growing family-owned company in Joplin, MO, is seeking an energetic, curious, and driven Morning News Host

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

PROGRAMMING

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

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