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Gonna Need More Beer

April 7, 2017April 16, 2017 kevincarter BMI, iHeart, iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia Alternative WRFF (Radio 104.5)/Philadelphia is offering some “added value” to its upcoming its 10th Annual Birthday Celebration on June

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ALTERNATIVE DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES 

Wilmington Requests Your Presence

April 6, 2017April 15, 2017 kevincarter

Sunrise Broadcasting Alternative WRMR (Modern Rock 98.7)/Wilmington, NC now has a unique multi-faceted opportunity available as it was announced that

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Restructuring Knocks Loudly @ 89X

April 3, 2017April 14, 2017 kevincarter

RAMP has confirmed that extensive restructuring at Canada’s Bell Media has resulted in the company closing its American office in

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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

The Programming Dept.

April 3, 2017April 14, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Nashville relaunched former Alternative outlet ALT 98.3 in a brand new dial location, now just slightly to the

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Your Missio… Should You Choose To Accept

April 3, 2017April 14, 2017 kevincarter

We’ve seen a lot of artists and bands play L.A.’s oh-so-trendy No Name Club over the past few years, but

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ALTERNATIVE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Dana & Jayson Wake Up In San Diego

March 10, 2017March 27, 2017 kevincarter Cox, Entercom

After more than a week of relentless teasing, we can finally reveal the new radio home of former WBLI/Nassau-Suffolk morning

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ALTERNATIVE CONVENTIONS 

Let Us Gather At The Gathering

March 8, 2017March 24, 2017 kevincarter

CO5, MX2 Media and Black Dog Music Marketing proudly announce the return of The Gathering Along the Whiskey Trail in

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ALTERNATIVE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Drivetime Pros In Motion

February 28, 2017March 5, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

• Local Media San Diego Alternative mainstay XTRA (91X) has introduced Zach Van Lue as the station’s new afternoon drive

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING HOT AC PROS IN MOTION 

Pros In Motion

February 27, 2017March 5, 2017 kevincarter Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Stand by for the official quote-laden release, but RAMP has confirmed that Nathan James has been appointed as the

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ALTERNATIVE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

False Alarm! Shmonty’s Staying!

February 15, 2017February 28, 2017 kevincarter

A few weeks ago we reported that Eric Ashmont, better known as Shmonty in the Morning on Arizona Lotus Alternative

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BREAKING NEWS

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

• Earlier this week we shared the surprising news that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and Air 1

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House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

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

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Condolences: Gary Burbank
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: Gary Burbank

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Gary Burbank

• Legendary air personality Gary Burbank, whose lengthy career took him to WMPS/Memphis, WNOE/New Orleans, WAKY & WHAS/Louisville, CKLW/Windsor-Detroit, and

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares
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Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares

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No Higher Honor In Higher Education
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

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

PROGRAMMING

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TELEVISION 

Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

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