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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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CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRANSACTIONS 

Shelley From The Block

March 5, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WXBK

• We are pleased to share the news that Shelley Wade has just signed a new contract to continue hosting

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

Meruelo Media Eliminates Midday Talent

February 12, 2024February 13, 2024 kevincarter KDAY, KLLI, KPWR, Meruelo Media

• In yet another body-blow to the business of live, major market personality radio, RAMP has confirmed that Meruelo Media

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

‘Complex’ An Easy Decision For 102 Jams

February 5, 2024February 6, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KRBQ

• Audacy has named Ben “Complex” Romero as Brand Manager of Classic Hip Hop KRBQ (102 Jams)/San Francisco. He will

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HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION URBAN 

HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

• Hip Hop culture just got bigger — MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York, the epicenter of hip hop is expanding

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Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
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Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

• The Golden Globes revealed the 25 podcasts eligible for the inaugural “Best Podcast” category at the 83rd Golden Globes,

HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
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HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TOP 40 

Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

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Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond
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Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond

• SummitMedia LLC welcomes veteran Country programmer/personality Carletta Blake as the new Brand Manager of WKHK (K95)/Richmond, VA. She will

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
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Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
Marie Osbourne Elevated At WJR 760/Detroit
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Marie Osbourne Elevated At WJR 760/Detroit

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marie Osbourne Elevated At WJR 760/Detroit

LABEL LOVE

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Riser House Rock Rises
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Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!
Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

PROGRAMMING

Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond
Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
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HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
KSE Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES 

KSE Executive Action

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KSE Executive Action
Dayton Loves Z93 & Fully Stocked Fridge
ADULT HITS ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Dayton Loves Z93 & Fully Stocked Fridge

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dayton Loves Z93 & Fully Stocked Fridge
Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago

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