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Lexi Takes Her Talent To The Edge

December 20, 2022January 1, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WEDG

• Cumulus Alternative WEDG (103.3 The Edge)/Buffalo, NY welcomes Alexis “Lexi” Ziccardi back to the market as afternoon talent and

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

KXTE/Las Vegas Trades Alt For ‘Hot Talk’

December 19, 2022December 23, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, KXTE

• Beasley Media Group has flipped KXTE/Las Vegas from Alternative to “Hot Talk,” resurrecting the station’s former X-107.5/Xtreme Radio handle. The switch

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRANSACTIONS 

O’Neil Extended At Q101/Chicago

December 12, 2022 kevincarter WKQX

• The lucky listeners of Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago were just rewarded with three more years of Lauren O’Neil, as

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Atlanta Welcomes Back 99X

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 kevincarter 99X, Cumulus Media, WNNX

• The Cumulus Format Elves were busy over the weekend in Atlanta preparing for an early Christmas gift to local

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AC ADULT HITS ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rivers Circles Back To Rochester

December 1, 2022November 30, 2022 kevincarter Stephens Media Group, WFKL, WRMM, WZNE

• Stephens Media Group (SMG) Rochester, NY has tapped a familiar face to assume the role of Operations Manager for

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Wanna Wake Up In Chicago?

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• Now’s your chance! Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago suddenly has a significant vacancy in morning drive as RAMP has learned

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Roberts Upped To OM Of Audacy Sacto

November 29, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KRXQ, KSEG

• Audacy has elevated Aaron Roberts to Operations Manager of its Sacramento group, which includes KRXQ (98 Rock), KSEG (96.9

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Hanson Held Over At Cumulus

November 2, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• Troy Hanson and the Cumulus Powers-That-Be have mutually signed a stack of legal-looking documents that will allow Hanson to

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KROQ’s ‘Almost Acoustic Xmas’ Returns

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 kevincarter

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles proudly announces the return of the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Dec. 10 at the

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

99X Marks The Big 3-0

October 26, 2022 kevincarter 99X, WNNX

• October 26, 2022 marks a major milestone in the illustrious history of Cumulus Media’s WNNX/Atlanta, which on Wednesday marked

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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

• Just days after their morning show was abruptly dropped from MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York after 13 years, Ebro

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DIGITAL

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

• Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift commands The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) Year-End list of 2025 certifications. With her

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston
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Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

December 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

• Just days after their morning show was abruptly dropped from MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York after 13 years, Ebro

Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA 

Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts
Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF

LABEL LOVE

Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records
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Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records

PROGRAMMING

Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA 

Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts
Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF
Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
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Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg

December 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN 

NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

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