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Wilt Adds PD Stripes For KFTZ/Idaho Falls

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 kevincarter KFTZ, Riverbend

• Viktor Wilt has been elevated to Program Director of Riverbend Top 40 KFTZ (Z103)/Idaho Falls, which serves East Idaho. He

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AC ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

SummitMedia Omaha Improvement Plan

March 2, 2020March 3, 2020 kevincarter KQCH, SummitMedia

• SummitMedia Omaha has significantly enhanced its programming, promotions and on-air presence, hiring Nathan James as Digital Content Manager, Rome Voltmer as

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ACTIVE ROCK ADULT HITS ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Fast Return To Boise

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 kevincarter Iliad Media Group

• Iliad Media Group (Impact Radio) has announced the hiring of major market veteran Nathan Fast to fulfill the role of

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ACTIVE ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

WAAF Staff Update

February 25, 2020February 26, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, WAAF

• In the wake of last Friday’s emotional sign-off of Entercom Rock temple WAAF/Boston after 50 years, we wanted you to

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ACTIVE ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES 

WAAF Rocks Off After 50 Years

February 23, 2020February 24, 2020 kevincarter EMF, Entercom, WAAF

Sadly, over the past year we’ve collectively experienced the heartbreaking loss of some legendary radio stations — WPLJ and WRQX are never

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Springart Named APD/Middays @ WRIF

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WRIF

• UPDATED: Jade Springart has been upped to APD and midday personality at Beasley Media Group’s heritage Active Rocker 101 WRIF/Detroit. Springart

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Albuquerque Rocks Out With ‘The Pit’

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media just launched a new Rock station in Albuquerque, NM — 1050 KTBL-AM flips from “Talk Business Life” to

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ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock 

Ozzy Cancels North American Tour

February 17, 2020 kevincarter Ozzy Osbourne

• Rolling Stone reports that Ozzy Osbourne has canceled the upcoming North American leg of his No More Tours 2 as he seeks treatment

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Eagle Has Ben & Skin In The Game

February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KEGL

• iHeartMedia Active Rock KEGL (97.1 The Eagle)/Dallas-Fort Worth announced the impending debut of the new Ben & Skin Show in afternoon

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ACTIVE ROCK CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC 

Remembering Courtney Nelson

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 kevincarter KCYY, KKYX, KLAQ

• We would be remiss if we didn’t pause to pay our respects to a beloved Texas radio pro who

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BREAKING NEWS

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

• MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York has filled its morning show vacancy with Bronx-born comedian and media personality The Kid

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UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the appointment of Hannah Poferl as its Chief Data Officer, effective immediately. Poferl joins

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
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
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on Saturday, May 2 at the Moody

UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
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WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

LABEL LOVE

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

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

PROGRAMMING

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
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WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio
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Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio
The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
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The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice

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