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CHRISTMAS

ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 kevincarter KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles proudly announced its 34th annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, presented by Pepsi, happening December

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KELO-FM’s Xmas Relocation Strategy

November 3, 2025November 2, 2025 kevincarter

• It’s about to get busy today at Midwest Communications’ Hot AC 101.9 KELO-FM/Sioux Falls, SD — not only is

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• ‘Tis the season for Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago to unveil the ambitious talent line-up for its Twisted 2025 concert

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Iron Man Broadcaster Returns To Ironton

December 8, 2024 kevincarter WIRO-FM

• We are absolutely thrilled for J.B. Miller, a broadcaster for nearly five decades, who has been given the rare

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CHRISTMAS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

AccuRadio’s Pledge: ‘No Little Drummer Boy!’

November 27, 2024 kevincarter AccuRadio

• This holiday season, AccuRadio is stepping up to protect its listeners from the ultimate seasonal pitfall: Hearing “The Little

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Merry Mass iHeart Xmas!

November 15, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia’s annual gigantic station flips to holiday music kicked off Friday with more than 85 stations across the country

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It’s Almost ‘Almost Acoustic Xmas’

November 7, 2024 kevincarter KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles will host its 33rd annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, presented by GAIN, on Saturday,

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‘Tis The Season For Almost Acoustic Xmas

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 kevincarter KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles proudly announces the host KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmasreturns to the Kia Forum on Dec.

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Merry Twisted XMAS!

October 2, 2023 kevincarter WKQX

• Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago announced the lineup for its annual Twisted XMAS live concert series, to be held at

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE 

Audacy Announces Holiday Concert Tour

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy announced the return of its multi-city holiday concert tour, making stops in San Jose, Denver, Hartford, Houston, Baltimore,

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BREAKING NEWS

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

• The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027,

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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
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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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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The Mighty WKWZ Deserves A Documentary
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE 

The Mighty WKWZ Deserves A Documentary

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Mighty WKWZ Deserves A Documentary

• Jason Feldman, a senior at Syosset High School in Syosset, NY, filmmaker, second-generation DJ, and co-Station Manager of the

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
CMA & Disney Renew Vows
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CMA & Disney Renew Vows

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA & Disney Renew Vows

LABEL LOVE

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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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
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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
Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

PROGRAMMING

DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

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