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Dave & Chuck Extended, Detroit Satisfied

May 5, 2017May 13, 2017 kevincarter

Beasley Media Group has inked a four-year contract extension with Dave Hunter and Chuck Urquhart, hosts of the Dave &

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ACTIVE ROCK SYNDICATION 

America Allowed Into The Men’s Room

May 4, 2017May 12, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom

Entercom Communications and Westwood One announced the syndication launch of The Men’s Room, the longtime afternoon show on KISW/Seattle. The

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He’s Kirk; She’s Marianne

May 2, 2017May 9, 2017 kevincarter

Hearst Active Rock WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore is now boasting a double-dose of afternoon delight as comedian Marianne Sierk has joined

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Advice For Driving In Atlanta: Don’t.

April 27, 2017May 8, 2017 kevincarter

You probably saw this story on the news — about a month ago a massive fire caused a portion of

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Lloyd Expands, Adds Hales

April 26, 2017May 6, 2017 kevincarter

Congrats to LA Lloyd, host of the syndicated LA Lloyd Rock Countdown, whose crew has just expanded — please welcome

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ACTIVE ROCK PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Cumulus, Madden Renew Vows

April 25, 2017May 3, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Media has inked a contract extension with Derek Madden to remain at the PD controls of Active Rock KXXR

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Pros In Motion

April 19, 2017April 25, 2017 kevincarter United Stations

• Hubbard Radio Seattle welcomes The Billy Madison Show to mornings on KVRQ (Rock 98.9), starting April 24. The Billy

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Lightning Flies Solo On WQLZ

April 17, 2017April 25, 2017 kevincarter

Mid-West Family rocker WQLZ (97.7 QLZ Anything That Rocks)/Springfield, IL has announced several changes to its daily line-up — a

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Vasquez Named PD of KFM-BFM

April 6, 2017April 15, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

Congrats to Mike Vasquez on his well deserved promotion to the ergonomically advantageous PD chair at Midwest Television-owned Variety Rock

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More Sweet Summer Shows

April 6, 2017April 15, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

•  iHeartMedia’s KEGL (97.1 The Eagle)/Dallas-Fort Worth announced BFD 2017, May 28 at Starplex Pavilion in Dallas. The daylong concert

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BREAKING NEWS

Scarano Named VP/Market Manager, Beasley Detroit
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION SALES URBAN AC 

Scarano Named VP/Market Manager, Beasley Detroit

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scarano Named VP/Market Manager, Beasley Detroit

• Beasley Media Group has named Matt Scarano as VP/Market Manager of its Detroit group — Active Rock WRIF, Classic

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DIGITAL

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

• Call for Entry for the 2026 Radio Mercury Awards, the only awards competition exclusively dedicated to celebrating radio creative,

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
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
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

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LATEST POSTS

Scarano Named VP/Market Manager, Beasley Detroit
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION SALES URBAN AC 

Scarano Named VP/Market Manager, Beasley Detroit

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scarano Named VP/Market Manager, Beasley Detroit

• Beasley Media Group has named Matt Scarano as VP/Market Manager of its Detroit group — Active Rock WRIF, Classic

Noah Hosting Grammys One Last Time
AWARDS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE STREAMING TELEVISION 

Noah Hosting Grammys One Last Time

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Noah Hosting Grammys One Last Time
Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque

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
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

PROGRAMMING

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
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
Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE 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
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

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