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Paco Lopez Returns To NYC

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 kevincarter

• OK, it’s his voice, but that totally counts, as Paco’s weekly three-hour throwback show, The Back In The Day

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Ashley V On In San Fran & Sacto

January 19, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KRBQ, KUDL

• Audacy welcomes Ashley V (Vikdal) in the dual role of midday host on Classic Hip Hop KRBQ (102.1 Jams)/San

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Audacy Realigns Hip-Hop, R&B Leadership

January 11, 2024January 12, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WBTJ, WXBK

• Collaboratively led by Skip Dillard as Adult R&B & Throwback Format Vice President and Mike Street as Mainstream Hip-Hop

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HIP HOP COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Cumulus Atlanta Names Schaflander VP/Sales

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 kevincarter 99X, Cumulus Media, WKHX, WWWQ

• Justin Schaflander is named as VP of Sales for Cumulus Atlanta. Schaflander segues from Good Karma Brands/ESPN Los Angeles,

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Visa Charged With New SVPP Role

November 9, 2023November 10, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KBOS

• iHeartMedia has promoted Angel “Visa” Jarquin to Senior Vice President of Programming for the company’s Pacific Area, which includes

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Sierra H. Augments With Valdez & Lynch

November 6, 2023 kevincarter KAJM, KZCE, Sierra H Broadcasting

• Sierra H. Broadcasting Phoenix announces two major staff additions with the hire of two experienced market veterans — Eric

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Melissa Forrest Named VP/MM, Cumulus Atlanta

September 12, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKHX, WNNX, WWWQ

• Cumulus Media has appointed Melissa Forrest as the new Vice President/Market Manager for the Atlanta market, succeeding Sean Shannon.

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CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Candy On The Loose

August 30, 2023 kevincarter Sierra H Broadcasting

• John Candelaria exited as Program Director of Sierra H Broadcasting Classic Hip Hop KZCE (101.1 The Bounce) and Rhythmic

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Cumulus Brings The Heat To Buffalo

July 21, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Hot 98.9

• Cumulus recently launched a new Top 40 station in Buffalo, NY, flipping Classic Hip Hop WBBF-AM 1120/W255DH (98.9 The

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Montemayor Named DOS, Beasley Detroit

July 13, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group Detroit announces Lynn Montemayor has been promoted to Director of Sales for the group. She succeeds

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BREAKING NEWS

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

• Audacy has elevated Tatjana Deegan to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Austin portfolio, which includes Hot

Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
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Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
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Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
NRRC Strengthened By New Members
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NRRC Strengthened By New Members

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRRC Strengthened By New Members
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

• Audacy has elevated Tatjana Deegan to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Austin portfolio, which includes Hot

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

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Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
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Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
Remembering Connie Francis
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Remembering Connie Francis

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Connie Francis
Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
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Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

PROGRAMMING

Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
Portland Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Portland Pros On The Loose

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Portland Pros On The Loose
Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!
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Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!

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