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CLASSIC HITS

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Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KISQ, KOSF

• Ricci Filiar, a fixture in the hallways of iHeartMedia San Francisco for more than 16 years, has exited as

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

March 23, 2026March 22, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WSSR

• After a weekend of stunting with a menu of lovely, non-threatening on-hold/waiting room music, Connoisseur Media’s now former suburban

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026March 13, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KSPF

• Audacy announced industry veteran Erik Bradley as the new Brand Manager of Classic Hits KSPF (98.7 The Spot)/Dallas. Bradley

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Leimbach Named VP/Market Mgr., Beasley Las Vegas

March 9, 2026 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group welcomes Amy Leimbach as VP/Market Manager of the company’s Las Vegas radio group. Leimbach brings with

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘FishBoy’ Graduates To ‘Flounder’ Status

March 5, 2026 kevincarter Times-Shamrock, WQFM

• Times-Shamrock Classic Hits simulcast WQFM/WQFN (92 Mix FM)/Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA finalizes its newly revised live and local on-air lineup with

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Spins Off Four Stations

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• The sale is now closed — Connoisseur Media has officially sold Country KLQL-FM and Classic Hits KQAD-AM/Luverne, MN to

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• A very rare programming opportunity has opened at Cox Media Group (CMG) San Antonio following news of the impending

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity Knocks: Director Of Ops, CMG ATL

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WSB-FM, WSRV

• Cox Media Group Atlanta is conducting a nationwide search to find its next Director of Operations and Content for

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CLASSIC HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Pros On The Loose: Shawn Tempesta

February 17, 2026 kevincarter KKLZ, KVGS, Shawn Tempesta

• Another Las Vegas pro has hit the free agent market — Shawn Tempesta was let go from Beasley Classic

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AC AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EDUCATION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Audacy Stations Exude Excellence

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 kevincarter Audacy

• Nine Audacy radio stations serving the state of Pennsylvania just took home 12 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards from the

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BREAKING NEWS

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

• RAMP has confirmed that Pat Paxton has resigned as SVP of Content at Saga Communications after a three-year run.

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

• RAMP has confirmed that Pat Paxton has resigned as SVP of Content at Saga Communications after a three-year run.

Remembering Buffalo’s Sandy Beach
CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TOP 40 

Remembering Buffalo’s Sandy Beach

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Buffalo’s Sandy Beach
Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

LABEL LOVE

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

PROGRAMMING

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

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