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CLASSIC HITS

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Map Indicates West To Kentucky

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 kevincarter LM Communications, WGKS

• LM Communications’ Classic Hits WGKS (Kiss 96.9FM)/Lexington, KY is thrilled to announce the hire of veteran programmer and air

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio 

Shotgun Tom Wrote The Book On Radio

August 5, 2024 kevincarter Shotgun Tom Kelly, SiriusXM

• Legendary air personality Shotgun Tom Kelly, who has regaled us for years with stories from his long and fascinating

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

KOSF/SF Rebrands As ‘Classic Hits 103.7’

August 2, 2024August 3, 2024 kevincarter KOSF

• iHeartMedia’s KOSF/San Francisco, formerly known as “80s+ @ 103.7” has rebranded as Classic Hits 103.7, “The Bay’s Greatest Hits

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Desert Valley Media Group Sold To Zelus, LLC

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, KMVA, KOAI

• Desert Valley Media Group announced the sale of its Phoenix radio group — Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3), Hot AC

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jaybeau Wakes Up In New Hampshire

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 kevincarter Binnie Media

• Major market personality Jaybeau Jones is joining Binnie Media’s Classic Hits Frank FM network (106.3 WFNQ/Manchester-Nashua, 98.3 WLNH/Concord-Lakes Region,

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Downsizing Hits WIGY/Lewiston, ME

July 25, 2024 kevincarter WIGY

• Budget cuts have sadly come calling to Bennett Radio Group Classic Hits 105.5 WIGY/Lewiston, ME, as the station has

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Woody & Jim Back On Nashville Radio

July 18, 2024July 20, 2024 kevincarter Cromwell Media, Woody and Jim, WQZQ

• After dropping hints of their imminent return, Nashville radio vets Woody and Jim formally announced they will be back

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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 HITS Consultants FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Steal Stepping Down At Hubbard Chicago

July 9, 2024July 10, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTMX

• Hubbard Chicago announced that after six years, veteran programmer Jimmy Steal has decided to step down as Vice President

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CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Race Taylor Extended At WCBS-FM

July 8, 2024July 9, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WCBS-FM

• Audacy has inked a swell contract extension with Race Taylor to remain as midday host on Classic Hits WCBS-FM

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BREAKING NEWS

Stern Extends For Three More Years
BREAKING NEWS FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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DIGITAL

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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KLOS Rocks A New St. Jude Record
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KLOS Rocks A New St. Jude Record

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KLOS Rocks A New St. Jude Record

• Meruelo Media’s mighty 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles held its 9th annual St. Jude Radiothon on Dec. 11 & 12, with

Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN 

Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN 

Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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