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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Meruelo Makes Multiple Moves

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Meruelo Media VP of Programming Jimmy Steal announces several high profile on-air jock adjustments at Hip Hop KPWR (Power

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN 

Fountz Named PD of WOWI & The Beat/Norfolk

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Norfolk has promoted cluster vet Michael “DJ Fountz” Fournier to PD of Urban WOWI (103 JAMZ) and Throwback

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Entercom Launches Classic Hip Hop In Chicago

November 17, 2017November 19, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom also went to work in Chicago today, flipping former CBS Radio Classic Hits WJMK (104.3 K-Hits) to Classic

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Straight To The Hart Of Reno

November 8, 2017November 7, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, ESPN

• “Big Chris” Hart has been named as the new PD of Cumulus Classic Hip Hop KNEV (95.5 The Vibe)/Reno,

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

KDAY Covers SoCal Like Warm Blanket

October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 kevincarter

Meruelo Media significantly increased the broadcast footprint of Classic Hip Hop 93.5 KDAY/Los Angeles into neighboring Riverside and San Bernardino

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

That New Guy Sounds Familiar

October 16, 2017October 15, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

Max Media Rhythmic Oldies KJHM (Jammin’ 101.5)/Denver makes a major morning move that takes full advantage of the extensive market

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Classic Hip Hop Arrives In Jackson

October 11, 2017October 12, 2017 kevincarter

• Flinn Broadcasting has established a beachhead in Jackson, Mississippi with the launch of Classic Hip Hop WJXN (Hot 100.9).

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CLASSIC HIP HOP PROS IN MOTION 

Bounce House Adds Hicks, A.P.

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017 kevincarter

Beasley Media Group Throwback Hip Hop WMGC (105.1 The Bounce)/Detroit welcomes two more homegrown “Ambassadors” to the weekend line-up —

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KDAY + Raiders Still In Love

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017 kevincarter Compass Media Networks

Meruelo Media Classic Hip Hop 93.5 KDAY/Los Angeles will continue to be the exclusive FM home of the Oakland Raiders

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CLASSIC HIP HOP MORNING SHOWS 

The Bounce: Now Bigg(er) & More Foolish

July 6, 2017July 9, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

Beasley Media Group Throwback WMGC (105.1 The Bounce)/Detroit emerged from the long holiday weekend with a new-yet-familiar voice added to

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BREAKING NEWS

Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group

• Concord has promoted Fred Gillham to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, Concord Label Group. As COO,

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DIGITAL

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

• Civic Media announced a restructuring of leadership at the three-year-old radio and Internet publishing startup, effective immediately. To that

Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music

September 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President

September 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President
WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates

September 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates
RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

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All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move

• Following a national search, Minnesota Public Radio’s MPR News promotes from within, announcing that political correspondent Clay Masters will

Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years
ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years

LABEL LOVE

Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

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All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move
Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years
ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years
Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
Pros On The Loose: Eric Gottlieb
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Pros On The Loose: Eric Gottlieb

September 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Eric Gottlieb
Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music

September 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
Salisbury Takes Command Of Portland’s Bull
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Salisbury Takes Command Of Portland’s Bull

September 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Salisbury Takes Command Of Portland’s Bull

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