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ACTIVE ROCK

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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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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ACTIVE ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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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BREAKING NEWS

WMMR Celebrates Pierre Robert Through Song
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

WMMR Celebrates Pierre Robert Through Song

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMMR Celebrates Pierre Robert Through Song

• On Dec. 17, WMMR/Philadelphia will pay tribute to the man who was part of the station’s very fabric  for

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DIGITAL

Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

• Bonneville International unveiled Bonneville Sports Network, which unites the company’s premier sports brands — Arizona Sports, Seattle Sports, Denver

WMG Seeks Stability With AI
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI
MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns
Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

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Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

• Bonneville International unveiled Bonneville Sports Network, which unites the company’s premier sports brands — Arizona Sports, Seattle Sports, Denver

Camp Out For Hunger Fully Satisfies
ACTIVE ROCK CHARITY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Camp Out For Hunger Fully Satisfies

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Camp Out For Hunger Fully Satisfies
KMOX Celebrates Centennial Of Service
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KMOX Celebrates Centennial Of Service

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KMOX Celebrates Centennial Of Service

LABEL LOVE

Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock PROS IN MOTION 

Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
WMG Seeks Stability With AI
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI
Remembering Todd Snider
CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRIPLE A 

Remembering Todd Snider

November 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Todd Snider
Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

PROGRAMMING

Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
KMOX Celebrates Centennial Of Service
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KMOX Celebrates Centennial Of Service

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KMOX Celebrates Centennial Of Service
Shannon Brand Manager — Again — At WNCY
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Shannon Brand Manager — Again — At WNCY

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shannon Brand Manager — Again — At WNCY
Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 TRIPLE A 

Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

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