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The End’s 25th ‘Deck The Hall Ball’

October 9, 2017October 8, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

Entercom Alternative KNDD (107.7 The End)/Seattle announced its 25th annual Deck The Hall Ball holiday concert — the 2017 edition

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Lee Lands In Wilmington

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom

• As the sun rises over Sunrise Broadcasting Alternative WRMR (Modern Rock 98.7)/Wilmington, NC, we are pleased to welcome the

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New Alternative In New Haven

September 18, 2017September 19, 2017 kevincarter Connecticut

Connoisseur Media Connecticut is in the final countdown to today’s launch of a new Alternative player in the New Haven

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Portland Rebranding Party

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia Alternative Radio 102.3 (KKRZ HD2)/Portland, OR takes on iHeartMedia’s “ALT” branding, and rebrands as ALT 102.3, Portland’s New Alternative.

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Alternative Ending For WBRU

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017 kevincarter Inc.

Sadly, it appears that the end of an era is near for WBRU/Providence, the influential Alternative outlet that has been

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ALTERNATIVE MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION 

Woody Gets Larger

August 25, 2017August 27, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• The Woody Show continues its syndication mission, debuting this morning at iHeartMedia Alternative KTEG (104.1 The Edge)/Albuquerque. The recently syndicated

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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING 

The End Of The Jack Daniel Era

August 24, 2017August 28, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

Chuck “DZL” Thompson is coming home to iHeartMedia Alternative WEND (106.5 The End)/Charlotte as PD and afternoon personality, effective immediately. The

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ALTERNATIVE CONCERTS 

Got Your Next Big Thing Right Here

August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 kevincarter Cox

Cox Media Alternative WSUN (97X)/Tampa is proud to announce that the 97X Next Big Thing has expanded into a two-day

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING 

Promotion Party In Colorado Springs

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 kevincarter

We understand there is cause for excessive celebration at Bahakel Communications in Colorado Springs with the news of dual promotions

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ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES 

ALT Afternoons In Boston!

August 10, 2017August 10, 2017 kevincarter Inc.

Here is another terrific major market opportunity in one of America’s greatest cities — Beasley’s WBOS (ALT 92.9)/Boston is looking

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering Bob Kevoian
BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION 

Remembering Bob Kevoian

April 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Kevoian

• UPDATED: It is with profound sadness that we learned of the loss of Bob Kevoian, beloved co-founder and longtime

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DIGITAL

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

• Tim Cook, who succeeded Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs 15 years ago and led the company to becoming one

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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LATEST POSTS

CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

• Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is excited to announce that Bazi Kanani has been selected as the new local host

Smith Named VP/MM, Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura
CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC OLDIES SALES 

Smith Named VP/MM, Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Smith Named VP/MM, Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura
Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer

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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

PROGRAMMING

CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN URBAN AC 

Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX
NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone

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