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Mars Is Binnie’s Maine Ingredient

January 26, 2024January 28, 2024 kevincarter Binnie Media

• Industry veteran Stella Mars is joining Binnie Media as Regional Director of Operations for Maine, starting today. Mars is

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John Garabedian Buying WJIB/Boston

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 kevincarter John Garabedian, WJIB

• We are pleased to report that New England radio icon John Garabedian is on his way back into the

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iHeart Performs Ft. Myers Magic

January 12, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WZJZ

• iHeartMedia was busy in Fort Myers early Friday, flipping WZJZ from Hot AC to Spanish AC as Magic 100.1,

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Sarkes Tarzian Now ST Radio, Holtz Named Pres.

January 9, 2024January 10, 2024 kevincarter Sarkes Tarzian, WTTS

• Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. announced the consolidation of all of its radio properties under the new ST Radio banner. The

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Condolences: Tom Mazzetta

January 5, 2024 kevincarter

• Longtime music industry executive Tom Mazzetta, who operated his Boulder, CO-based promotion and marketing business for nearly 50 years,

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Twin Falls Outlook: Sunny

January 2, 2024 kevincarter Illiad Media Group

• Idaho-based Iliad Media Group kicked off 2024 by dialing back the Hot AC format on KIRQ (Q106.7)/Twin Falls and

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Townsquare VP Upgrade For Gagliardi

December 13, 2023December 14, 2023 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WKXW, WPST

• We initially reported this news last week, and Townsquare now makes it official with the formal announcement that Sam

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Killabrew Upped To OM, Cumulus Indy

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJJK, WNDX

• Mike Killabrew has been elevated to Operations Manager for Cumulus Media’s six-station Indianapolis group — Country WFMS, Top 40

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Paras Adds New London To Providence

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has expanded the executive responsibilities of Providence VP/Market Manager Holly Paras with a promotion to Regional Vice

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Kathie J Comes Home To KOSI/Denver

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 kevincarter KJHM, KOSI

• Bonneville AC KOSI 101.1/Denver has acquired the talents of longtime Mile High radio & TV veteran Kathie J, who

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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

• RAMP has confirmed that Pat Paxton has resigned as SVP of Content at Saga Communications after a three-year run.

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

• Audacy Sports-Talk WSCR (104.3 The Score)/Chicago announced the impending launch of a newly revised morning show — Haugh &

Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
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Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports

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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
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Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
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Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
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Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
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Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

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