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CLASSIC HITS

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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of ’22

November 2, 2022November 6, 2022 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• It’s now official – The Radio Hall of Fame formally welcomed its Class of 2022 during a sold-out ceremony

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Scott Shannon Announces Retirement

October 28, 2022October 30, 2022 kevincarter Scott Shannon, WCBS-FM

• Radio legend Scott Shannon used the sizable platform of his radio show on Audacy Classic Hits WCBS-FM/New York on Friday

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CLASSIC HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Mason Dixon Has Bigger Plans

October 25, 2022 kevincarter Mason Dixon

• During Beasley’s recent round of companywide layoffs, one of the more surprising names on the list was Mason Dixon,

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ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Johnson To Run SummitMedia Richmond & Wichita

October 17, 2022 kevincarter SummitMedia

• Todd Johnson, Market President of SummitMedia Wichita, KS, has been handed the keys to the company’s Richmond, VA cluster

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CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Jay Cresswell Exits KLUV/Dallas

October 11, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KLUV

• Veteran programmer Jay Cresswell has exited Audacy Classic Hits KLUV (98.7 K-LUV)/Dallas after a remarkable 27-year run, the last

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Downsizing In Boston, Tampa, More

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Late last Friday, word began rapidly circulating about numerous high profile personnel cuts within Beasley’s on-air and programming ranks.

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AC CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Ronnie Ramone Joins Cumulus Columbia

October 10, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has appointed Ronnie Ramone as Program Director of AC WTCB (B106.7) and Classic Hits 98.5 WOMG/Columbia, SC.

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Skyview Throws A Throwback Party

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 kevincarter Skyview Networks, Throwback Brands

• Throwback Brands has entered into two new partnerships to begin in 2023: 1) a new agreement to bring the

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Phoenix Pros On The Loose

September 29, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KOOL-FM

• Yesterday we reported that Audacy Classic Hits KOOL-FM/Phoenix had rebranded as BIG 94.5. What was not mentioned at the

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KOOL-FM/Phoenix Rebrands As BIG 94.5

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KOOL-FM

• For the first time in more than 50 years, Audacy Classic Hits KOOL-FM/Phoenix is running with a new identity,

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BREAKING NEWS

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

• On Sept. 1, 2003, Nicole Alvarez walked into The World Famous KROQ on her very first day. “I remember

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DIGITAL

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

• In the wake of federal funding cuts and industry-wide challenges facing public media, Louisville Public Media has reimagined its

A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

• RAMP has confirmed that Laura Duncan has submitted her resignation as Brand Manager of Audacy Triple A WXRT (93

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

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MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

PROGRAMMING

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

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