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ADULT HITS

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Dayton Loves Z93 & Fully Stocked Fridge

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WGTZ

• Connoisseur Media has been busy with its newly acquired Dayton, OH cluster: 1) Adult Hits WGTZ transitions to Classic

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Alamo City Action For Connoisseur

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announces key leadership transitions for the company’s San Antonio market that will take effect on January 1,

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ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

‘Twiggins’ Upped To OM, Adams Radio Tallahassee

September 1, 2025 kevincarter Adams Radio Group, WHTF

• Congrats to Tres “Twiggins” Wiggins, PD of Adams Radio Top 40 WHTF (Hot 104.9) and Rhythmic Hot AC WQTL

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ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston

August 26, 2025 kevincarter KHMX, KILT-FM, KKHH

• After a five-year run as Sr. Radio Analyst for Country Aircheck, Chris Huff is making his triumphant return to

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Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Curtis Media Group, WBBB

• Curtis Media Group Raleigh announced the hire of veteran programmer and creative strategist Sammy Simpson as the new Program

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DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio

July 22, 2025 kevincarter WHIN

• Kensington Digital Media is pleased to announce that Karen DeFriez is joining the company in the dual role of

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Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KHMX, KILT-FM

• Earlier this week RAMP reported that Bruce Logan had returned to Audacy Houston as VP of Programming & Ops.

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‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Greg Beharrell, YEA Media Group

• … Mostly For The Alliteration… The Greg Beharrell Show from YEA Media Group has landed safely in afternoons at

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ADULT HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Melissa Chase Exits Audacy Houston

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy

• RAMP has confirmed the second of at least two major departures from Audacy Houston — VP of Programming Melissa

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JVC Digs Deeper Into Florida Sand

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 kevincarter JVC Broadcasting

• JVC Broadcasting is expanding its Florida portfolio with the pending acquisition of four radio stations from Magic Broadcasting in

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BREAKING NEWS

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

• UPDATED: After a remarkable 35-year stretch with Hubbard’s All-News behemoth 103.5 WTOP/Washington, DC, the last 28 in the top

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DIGITAL

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

• Red Apple Audio Networks recently announced the impending launch of the Worldwide News Network, the new 24-hour syndicated national

Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’
CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’
WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement
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WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

LABEL LOVE

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
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Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
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Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

PROGRAMMING

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

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