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CLASSIC HIP HOP

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Al Payne: Free Agent

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 kevincarter

• RAMP has confirmed Al Payne‘s departure as PD of Beasley Classic Hip Hop WMGC (105.1 The Bounce)/Detroit. In a

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

From Jockless To ‘Jock-Full’

March 27, 2018March 26, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia’s Throwback 94.5, 99.1 & 105.9 (WMTX HD2)/Tampa Bay is now featuring actual humans, as the trimulcast installs a

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Julian Jumpin’ Back Into Radio

March 12, 2018March 11, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom Classic Hip Hop WBMX (104.3 Jams)/Chicago is making final preparations to welcome its first full-time on-air personality —

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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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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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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE 

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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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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BREAKING NEWS

Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

• ONErpm has hired veteran music industry executive Mike Easterlin as Managing Director of its Nashville division. Easterlin brings decades

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DIGITAL

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

• Audacy and Sonos have announced a strategic partnership that includes Audacy serving as the exclusive U.S. sales and distribution

Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

February 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
Connoisseur Names Lieberman As Nat’l Sales, West Coast
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Connoisseur Names Lieberman As Nat’l Sales, West Coast

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Names Lieberman As Nat’l Sales, West Coast
LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer
iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
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iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

• Audacy and Sonos have announced a strategic partnership that includes Audacy serving as the exclusive U.S. sales and distribution

Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards
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Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards

February 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards
Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
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Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

PROGRAMMING

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
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CRS Online Registration Ends Soon

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas
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NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas
Bill Stewart Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Tucson
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Bill Stewart Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Tucson

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Stewart Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Tucson
McVay Inked To Advise SuiteRadio
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McVay Inked To Advise SuiteRadio

February 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Inked To Advise SuiteRadio

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