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Jagger Named PD of KC’s ‘The X’ & ‘The Vibe’

May 24, 2021May 25, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KCHZ, KCJK

• Mike “Jagger” Thomas has touched down in Kansas City, hired by Cumulus Media as Program Director of Alternative KCJK

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Krizner Named PD Of WXDX/Pittsburgh

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WXDX

• iHeartMedia Pittsburgh keeps it in the family and promotes Abby Krizner to Program Director of Alternative WXDX (105.9 The

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Oake Wakes Up Back At Cities 97.1

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KTCZ

• iHeartMedia’s KTCZ (Cities 97.1)/Minneapolis, “Uniquely Twin Cities” happily announces the return of former longtime station veteran Brian Oake as

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Raise A Glass With 91X

May 16, 2021 kevincarter 91X

• Two long-standing San Diego icons — Local Media San Diego Alternative XTRA (91X) and Ballast Point Brewing Company have

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Moving Day At WLS-FM & WKQX/Chicago

May 14, 2021May 16, 2021 kevincarter WKQX, WLS-FM

• Cumulus Chicago just announced a new weekday on-air line-up for Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM and Alternative 101.1 WKQX —

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Audacy, Osiris Announce Joint Venture

May 12, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, Osiris Media

• Audacy and Osiris Media announced a joint venture to create music-themed podcasts. The partnership launches with Breaking Waves: Seattle,

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Slip-Cue This: ‘Vinylthon’ Returns Saturday!

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 kevincarter Vinylthon, WMSC, WPSC

• Across America and the world, many radio stations will celebrate the unique magic of vinyl records by going vinyl-only

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FLOOD FM Has Been Activated

April 13, 2021 kevincarter FLOOD FM, Flood Media

• Back in February we first told you that longtime Bay Area radio pro Aaron Axelsen (24 years with KITS/San

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Woody Show Extended Until 2028

April 12, 2021April 13, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KYSR, Premiere Networks, Woody Show

• iHeartMedia and syndicated morning host Jeff “Woody” Fife emerged from a nondescript conference room in Burbank bearing a long-term

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WSUN/Tampa’s Kesneck Adds WXXJ/Jacksonville

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WSUN, WXXJ

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced that Jenna Kesneck, Director of Branding & Programming for Alternative WSUN (97X)/Tampa & Social

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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

• Lots of moving parts as iHeartMedia restructures its Markets Group. Ann Marie Licata, who was recently named as President

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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

• WOW Radio CT is thrilled to announce that longtime radio pros Brian Smith and Pam Landry are the winners

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman

• After three remarkable decades of shaping the sound and soul of local radio in scenic Bozeman, MT, beloved broadcaster

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

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MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

PROGRAMMING

Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
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Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
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Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
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UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA

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