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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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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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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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CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Ben Vaughn

January 30, 2025February 2, 2025 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music

• We were saddened to learn that Warner Chappell Nashville President/CEO Ben Vaughn died Thursday, Jan. 30. News of Vaughn’s

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: WTOP’s Dimitri Sotis

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTOP

• The staff of Hubbard’s WTOP/Washington is still reeling from the news of the passing of longtime evening anchor Dimitri

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Remembering Gary Krantz

January 22, 2025January 26, 2025 kevincarter

• We were deeply saddened to hear that Gary Krantz, a longtime friend and colleague to many in our industry,

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Alan Oreman

January 20, 2025 kevincarter

• We would be seriously remiss if we did not take a moment and share our belated condolences with the

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BREAKING NEWS

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

• Audacy announced that Michael Martin has stepped down from his role as Brand Manager of Hot AC KLLC (Alice

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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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
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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
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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
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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

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Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

• Audacy announced that Michael Martin has stepped down from his role as Brand Manager of Hot AC KLLC (Alice

Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Remembering Bob Green
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Remembering Bob Green

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Green

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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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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
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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
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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

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION 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
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
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

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