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ACTIVE ROCK

ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Arlo’s Half-Century Norfolk Saga

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications, WAFX, WNOR

• We want to take this opportunity to send our best wishes to Hampton Roads radio legend Mike Arlo, who

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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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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

HardDrive Reunites With Denemark

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 kevincarter HardDrive Radio

• BruteHawke Industries, the media company formed last year by Rock Radio stalwarts Lou Brutus and Randy Hawke to continue

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

Goose Sighting In Columbus Confirmed

January 29, 2025 kevincarter WRKZ

• North American Broadcasting Active Rock WRKZ (99.7 The Blitz)/Columbus is thrilled beyond recognition to announce the arrival of major

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE TRIPLE A 

Pinfield Seriously Ill After ‘Massive’ Stroke

January 29, 2025January 30, 2025 kevincarter KCSN, KLOS, Matt Pinfield

• On Jan. 8 RAMP first reported that veteran radio and television personality Matt Pinfield had been hospitalized after suffering

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

iHeart Chicago Leaps Into ‘Morning Mosh Pit’

January 6, 2025January 7, 2025 kevincarter WCHI

• iHeartMedia Chicago on Monday introduced a newly minted morning show for WCHI (Rock 95.5), “Chicago’s Rock Station — please

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ACTIVE ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Dave Rossi: Free Agent

December 9, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKSM

• And the Cumulus cuts continue — the latest unfortunate addition to the list is veteran Rock programmer Dave Rossi,

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Essiembre Joins Big Loud Rock As SVP, A&R

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 kevincarter Big Loud Rock

• Big Loud Rock, the alt/rock imprint of Big Loud Records, announced the appointment of Jenn Essiembre as SVP of

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

Ready To Rock Mornings At The Blitz/Columbus?

November 11, 2024 kevincarter WRKZ

• Wake Up In Columbus! One of the premiere Active Rock stations in the country, North American Broadcasting’s WRKZ (99.7

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hawke Now Running Mid-West Family Madison

October 31, 2024November 1, 2024 kevincarter Mid-West Family

• Mid-West Family Marketing Madison, WI is excited to announce the promotion of 22-year company veteran Randy Hawke from VP

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BREAKING NEWS

Kathy Romano Out At WMMR/Philly
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS 

Kathy Romano Out At WMMR/Philly

May 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kathy Romano Out At WMMR/Philly

• UPDATED: More cutbacks have come to light inside Beasley Media Group — the latest departure is Kathy Romano, longtime

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Bowen To Lead Sales For Audacy Chicago
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Bowen To Lead Sales For Audacy Chicago

May 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bowen To Lead Sales For Audacy Chicago

• Audacy has tapped Robby Bowen as VP & Director of Sales for the Chicago market, leading the sales efforts

Williamson Named Market Pres., iHeart Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Williamson Named Market Pres., iHeart Memphis

May 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Williamson Named Market Pres., iHeart Memphis
Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN

April 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN
Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1

April 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1
Kalman Upped To CRO At Marketron
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Kalman Upped To CRO At Marketron

April 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kalman Upped To CRO At Marketron

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LATEST POSTS

Erik & Jenny Back On Track
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Erik & Jenny Back On Track

May 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Erik & Jenny Back On Track

• Great news! Earlier this week we learned that the new Erik & Jenny morning show, featuring the newly assembled

Condolences: KISW’s Kevin Diers
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock 

Condolences: KISW’s Kevin Diers

May 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: KISW’s Kevin Diers
SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks

May 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks

LABEL LOVE

MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief

May 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief
Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol

May 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol
Remembering Jill Sobule
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Jill Sobule

May 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Jill Sobule
Kacey Comes Home To Lost Highway
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Kacey Comes Home To Lost Highway

April 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kacey Comes Home To Lost Highway
Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN

April 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN
Meet Your Rock HOF Class Of 2025
AWARDS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Meet Your Rock HOF Class Of 2025

April 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your Rock HOF Class Of 2025

PROGRAMMING

SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks

May 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks
Vow Renewal For SoCal Sound & Paragon
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Vow Renewal For SoCal Sound & Paragon

May 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vow Renewal For SoCal Sound & Paragon
Jenny V Circles Back To Middays
FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jenny V Circles Back To Middays

May 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jenny V Circles Back To Middays
KSL Spotlights Maria In Middays
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

KSL Spotlights Maria In Middays

May 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KSL Spotlights Maria In Middays
‘Erik & Jenny’ Launch Postponed
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Erik & Jenny’ Launch Postponed

May 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Erik & Jenny’ Launch Postponed
Diane Hansell: No Plans, No Adult Shoes
AC EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Diane Hansell: No Plans, No Adult Shoes

May 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Diane Hansell: No Plans, No Adult Shoes

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