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CLASSIC HITS

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OM Opportunity: Cumulus Pensacola

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• After two years and change as OM/PD of Cumulus Media’s Pensacola, FL group, RAMP has confirmed that Glenn Johnson

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Semi-Retired Chille Joins ‘The Big WECK’

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 kevincarter WECK Radio

• Last Friday Buffalo radio icon Joe Chille announced his departure as full-time Brand Manager and morning host on Townsquare

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES URBAN 

Executive Action: Dalena Pajares

October 4, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has named Dalena Pajares as Vice President of Sales for the company’s seven-station St. Louis group. Pajares joins

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

John Moore Calls It A Career

September 30, 2021 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WXGL

• We want to extend our very best wishes to John Moore, the iron man at Cox Media Group Classic

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CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE 

Big Change In The Quad Cities

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KCQQ

• iHeartMedia was busy in the Quad Cities over the weekend, transforming Classic Rock KCQQ into Classic Hits as Big

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Townsquare Delivers Country To Quad Cities

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 kevincarter KIIK, Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media gifted the Quad Cities with a new Country station Friday, flipping Classic Hits KIIK-FM to US 104.9,

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Yancey Named Scott Shannon’s New Producer

September 21, 2021 kevincarter Scott Shannon, WCBS-FM

• André Yancey has been named as the new Producer for Scott Shannon in the Morning with Patty Steele on

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Pros On The Loose

September 9, 2021 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, Lotus

• Hubbard Radio’s KNUC (New Country 98.9 The Bull)/Seattle has parted ways with APD/MD/midday talent Wingnut. Brand Content Director Scott

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE 

South Bend Throwing Back 24/7

September 3, 2021 kevincarter Throwback Brands, WYET

• Sound Management, LLC, operators of Classic Hits WYET-FM/South Bend, IN, unveiled a new 24-hour music format at noon Friday,

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Maine’s Bone Expands Across State Lines

September 2, 2021 kevincarter Binnie Media, WNNH

• The Bone Grows! — Binnie Media got busy in New Hampshire just ahead of Labor Day Weekend — after

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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

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

• Third time’s the charm for Kannon and the city of Atlanta, as Cumulus Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7) acquires the

Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
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

PROGRAMMING

Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
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

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