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CHRISTMAS

AC CHARITY CHRISTMAS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Heavy Haul For Lite FM

December 15, 2022December 16, 2022 kevincarter WLTW

• As we were closing up for 2022, iHeartMedia AC WLTW (106.7 Lite FM)/New York stopped the presses with the

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

AccuRadio Breaks 100 Xmas Channel Barrier

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 kevincarter AccuRadio

• Just in time for the holidays, AccuRadio has rolled out 105 different and exciting Christmas and holiday music channels

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE 

Audacy Holiday Concert Update

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has announced a series of local holiday concerts in Denver, San Jose, Memphis, Baltimore, Boston, Austin and Houston:

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TOP 40 

iHeart Announces ’22 Jingle Ball Tour

September 30, 2022October 3, 2022 kevincarter iHeartRadio Jingle Ball

• It’s that magical time of the year again, when iHeartMedia announces the artists scheduled to perform at the company’s

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Ed Sheeran’s Empire State Of Mind

December 7, 2021 kevincarter Ed Sheeran, iHeartRadio, Z100

• iHeartMedia proudly presents the iHeartRadio Holiday Pop-Up Party With Ed Sheeran, an intimate live event on Wednesday, Dec. 8

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CHRISTMAS Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Get Your Top-Testing Christmas Songs!

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 kevincarter MRC Data, P1 Media Group

• Just in time for the “All-Christmas” format flips, P1 Media Group and BDSradio just released their annual list of

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

2021 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Announced

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 kevincarter iHeartRadio Jingle Ball

• iHeartMedia announced its annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, with performances by some of this year’s

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CHRISTMAS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Panama City: Winter Wonderland

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WFLF

• The good citizens of sunny Panama City Beach, FL were surprised and delighted Wednesday morning to find out that

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CHRISTMAS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC RADIO 

Spend Christmas Eve With Oedipus

December 21, 2020 kevincarter Oedipus, WGBH

• Legendary rock programmer Oedipus, best known for his lengthy stewardship of the late, great WBCN/Boston, is once again hosting

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

• It is with heavy hearts that Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announces the passing of legendary rock DJ Mike

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DIGITAL

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

• iHeartMedia announced the lineup for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, the annual concert event taking

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

LABEL LOVE

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
Remembering Bob Jamieson
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bob Jamieson

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson

PROGRAMMING

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios

May 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
Federated Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Federated Pros On The Loose

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Pros On The Loose

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