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ACTIVE ROCK

ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KiddChris Is Remotely Available

October 4, 2026 kevincarter KiddChris

• Veteran radio personality KiddChris is graciously making himself available for remote fill-in/sidekick work on morning and afternoon shows across

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ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LITE AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 kevincarter North American Broadcasting

• Longtime Ohio radio pro John Crenshaw has exited as Operations Manager of North American Broadcasting’s Columbus group — Active

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

McCormack Upped To GM, Saga Hampton Roads

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Saga Communications, WAFX, WNOR

• Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announced the promotion of Tiffany McCormack from Director of Sales to General Manager, succeeding

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026September 9, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KGB-FM, KIOZ

• iHeartMedia has tapped 14-year company veteran Ben Marcotte as Program Director of Active Rock KIOZ (Rock 105.3 FM) and

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING STREAMING 

Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 kevincarter Auxio, Mediabase

• Mediabase is proud to announce that its Active Rock Activator Chart is now featured on Auxio Music, which was

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ben & Skin Schedule The Movers

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 kevincarter KEGL, KZPS

• iHeartMedia Dallas-Fort Worth announced that The Ben & Skin Show is packing up and relocating from afternoon drive on

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

KCAL Flips To Jockless Classic Rock

July 31, 2026August 1, 2026 kevincarter KCAL

• UPDATED: Some seismic radio activity rolling through California’s Inland Empire today, as Anaheim Broadcasting announced it was “expanding the

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ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO URBAN URBAN AC 

BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

July 26, 2026 kevincarter BPOP

• Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia (BPOP) is thrilled to announce its 2026 Hall of Fame Honorees and its 2026 Person

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026July 26, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Following this week’s frequency expansion of 98.5 KBAY (Bay Country)/San Jose, Connoisseur Media has announced several programming leadership changes

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ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Jeffrey Parke Announces Retirement

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 kevincarter KCAL, KOLA

• After nearly 40 years of service to Inland Empire broadcasting, Jeffrey Parke announced his impending retirement as General Manager

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS 

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from the Chapter 11 reorganization

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Packed House At NSMC 2026
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Packed House At NSMC 2026

October 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Packed House At NSMC 2026

• The National Student Media Convention (NSMC) returned to Philadelphia on October 14-17 and had its highest attendance since 2018.

Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES URBAN AC 

Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

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Packed House At NSMC 2026
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Packed House At NSMC 2026

October 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Packed House At NSMC 2026

• The National Student Media Convention (NSMC) returned to Philadelphia on October 14-17 and had its highest attendance since 2018.

Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club
Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11
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Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11

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UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
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Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons

PROGRAMMING

Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club
Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

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