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Audacy Files For Chapter 11 Protection

January 7, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy, Inc. announced that it entered into a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with a supermajority of its debtholders on

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WWCD Signing Off… Again

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 kevincarter WWCD

• Unfortunate news out Columbus, OH, as Alternative WWCD (CD 92.9), which calls itself “one of Ohio’s last independently operated

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HIP HOP COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Cumulus Atlanta Names Schaflander VP/Sales

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 kevincarter 99X, Cumulus Media, WKHX, WWWQ

• Justin Schaflander is named as VP of Sales for Cumulus Atlanta. Schaflander segues from Good Karma Brands/ESPN Los Angeles,

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CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Lunger Named SVP/GM Of Sphere

January 4, 2024 kevincarter Sphere Entertainment

• Sphere Entertainment Co. announced that Ed Lunger has been promoted to Senior Vice President & General Manager of Sphere,

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Pitkin Named President, iHeart Des Moines

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has named Seth Pitkin as Market President for the company’s seven-station cluster in Des Moines, IA, succeeding the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION SALES 

Castor Named VP/Sales, Audacy Wichita

January 4, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KFH

• Audacy Wichita has tapped market veteran Tommy Castor as its new VP of Sales. He succeeds Lisa Crider, who

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Abrams Sets His Retirement Timer

January 3, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• We want to take a moment and send our best wishes to veteran programmer Kris Abrams, who currently serves

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Wittkopp Named Market Pres., iHeart Madison

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has elevated Monica Wittkopp from VP of Sales to Market President for the company’s seven-station group in Madison,

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

NAB Opens Crystal Awards Window

January 2, 2024 kevincarter

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is accepting entries for the 38th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards, which honor

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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO 

Remembering Ruth Seymour

December 23, 2023January 20, 2024 kevincarter KCRW, KFPK

• Ruth Seymour, a pioneering figure in public radio who was instrumental in transforming KCRW/Santa Monica from a small college

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BREAKING NEWS

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

• Triple Tigers Co-President Raffaella Braun has been named sole President of the label as Co-President Annie Ortmeier has stepped

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DIGITAL

RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

• RCS Worldwide announced the appointment of two senior executives who will play pivotal roles in shaping the company’s product

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC STREAMING 

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

October 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Chris Cline: Free Agent
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent

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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP STREAMING 

Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

• Zimmer Communications has named veteran programmer and consultant Mike Stern as its new Director of Programming, effective Monday, Nov.

Coleman Validates Customer Success
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP RATINGS RESEARCH 

Coleman Validates Customer Success

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Coleman Validates Customer Success
Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

LABEL LOVE

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak
Robinson Assumes The GM Position
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Robinson Assumes The GM Position

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Assumes The GM Position

PROGRAMMING

Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
Coleman Validates Customer Success
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP RATINGS RESEARCH 

Coleman Validates Customer Success

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Coleman Validates Customer Success
Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
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Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
The Show Must Go On… & Will
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

The Show Must Go On… & Will

November 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Show Must Go On… & Will

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