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GetUp Crew Adds Three New Markets

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 kevincarter GetUp Crew, WBQT

• UPDATED: The GetUp Crew morning show, based at Beasley Rhythmic Hot AC WBQT (Hot 96.9)/Boston — hosted by (l-r):

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE VOICEOVER 

Meruelo Media Names Berger Sr. Imaging Dir.

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 kevincarter KPWR, Meruelo Media

• Los Angeles-based Meruelo Media has named Andrew Berger as Senior Imaging Director for the company’s Audio Brands, effective immediately.

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

102 JAMZ Reborn In Orlando

August 1, 2024 kevincarter 102 JAMZ, WQMP

• Audacy announces the relaunch of Orlando’s legendary 102 JAMZ brand, converting WQMP from Alternative FM 101.9 to “Orlando’s Home

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOP 40 

Let’s Get Ready To Rumba Louder

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 kevincarter WBTP, WRUB

• iHeartMedia Tampa Bay played signal-swap with Spanish Hits WRUB and Hip Hop WBTP, moving The Beat to 106.5/102.9 and

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Cleveland Says ‘Hello, Throwbacks!’

July 12, 2024July 14, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Throwback 99.1

• iHeartMedia Cleveland on Friday launched Throwback 99.1 on WMMS-HD3/W256BT, playing the best throwback songs from the ’90s and ’00s

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Austin Adds 95.9 Texas Country

May 24, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy Austin just launched 95.9 Texas Country (KKMJ-HD3), at noon CT. The station, previously known as The New Hot

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Power 96 Throws It Back

May 23, 2024May 24, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WPOW

• UPDATED: Getting an early jump on the traditional Memorial Day Weekend format flips, RAMP has confirmed that Audacy has

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

DJ ECTO1 Named APD Of KDAY

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 kevincarter KDAY, Meruelo Media

• Matthew “DJ ECTO1” Hernandez, MD of Meruelo Media Classic Hip Hop 93.5 KDAY/Los Angeles has been promoted to Assistant

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CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC URBAN AC 

PD Wanted: Detroit’s Bounce & Kiss

May 13, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WDMK, WMGC

• Beasley Media Group Detroit has put out the planetwide call for a talented On-Air Program Director to lead Rhythmic

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Phoenix Welcomes ‘Power 98.3: Reimagined’

April 29, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR

• As promised, Desert Valley Media Group Phoenix unveiled “the New Sound” of KKFR (Power 98.3) at noon Monday, downshifting

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BREAKING NEWS

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.

• Respected music industry veteran George Briner announced his retirement as President of The Valory Music Co. after more than

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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

February 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

• Chicago-based Inrush Broadcast Services welcomes Andy Gunn as Director of Project Management and Process Engineering. In this newly created

Connoisseur Names Lieberman As Nat’l Sales, West Coast
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

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
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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
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

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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!

• Today, Feb. 10, 2026, iHeartMedia’s WKTU (103.5 KTU), The Beat of New York, proudly celebrates its 30th Anniversary, marking

CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS Online Registration Ends Soon

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
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.

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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
Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
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Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing

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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
Hampton Roads A Safe Harbor For Yacht Rock
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hampton Roads A Safe Harbor For Yacht Rock

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hampton Roads A Safe Harbor For Yacht Rock

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