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ACTIVE ROCK

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Fresno Forecast: Muy Caliente

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 kevincarter KKBZ, Lotus Communications

• After nearly two decades as an Active Rock station, and “to better reflect the evolving tastes and cultural vibrancy

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Tripp Rogers Comes Home To KHTQ/Spokane

February 19, 2025February 20, 2025 kevincarter KHTQ, Morgan Murphy Media

• Morgan Murphy Active Rock KHTQ (Rock 94 ½)/Spokane, WA is thrilled beyond all reason to announce the return of

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

Mistress Carrie Lazer-Focused On Springfield

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications, WLZX

• Saga Active Rock WLZX (Lazer 99.3 & 98.5)/Springfield, MA is excited to announce that longtime New England radio icon

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock 

Roach Named SVP/Marketing, Big Loud Rock

February 13, 2025 kevincarter Big Loud Rock

• Big Loud Rock, the Alt/Rock imprint of Big Loud Records, announced the appointment of Brooks Roach as SVP of

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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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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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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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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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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert
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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

• Beasley Media Group is deeply saddened to announce the passing of legendary 93.3 WMMR/Philadelphia personality Pierre Robert. According to

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Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

• The National Student Media Convention (NSMC) came to Denver for the first time on October 22-25. Over four days,

VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

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Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION TRANSACTIONS 

Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook

• Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s Board of Directors have extended the employment agreement of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,

‘Fred Show’ Extended Until 2030
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

‘Fred Show’ Extended Until 2030

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Fred Show’ Extended Until 2030
Sadlemyer Closing Out 49 Years At KFAB
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sadlemyer Closing Out 49 Years At KFAB

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sadlemyer Closing Out 49 Years At KFAB

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Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
NSAI Announces Changes To Board
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NSAI Announces Changes To Board
Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

PROGRAMMING

Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION TRANSACTIONS 

Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

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