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CLASSIC ROCK

AC ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Dolle Named VP/MM, Cumulus Cincinnati

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has appointed 30-year Cincinnati media pro Trey Dolle as VP/Market Manager for the company’s Cincinnati radio group

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AC CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Nate Reed

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• As initially reported by Friends Of Georgia Radio and confirmed by RAMP, Nathan Reed has exited Cox Media Group

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue

January 21, 2026 kevincarter 2 Guys Named Chris, WKRR

• Yesterday RAMP reported that Chris Demm, longtime co-host of the 2 Guys Named Chris morning show alongside Chris Kelly,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 kevincarter 2 Guys Named Chris, WKRR

• The end of an era is fast approaching for loyal listeners of DBC Classic Rock WKRR (Rock 92)/Greensboro, as

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PUBLIC SERVICE 

Shelli Sonstein Leaving Q104.3/NYC

January 15, 2026January 19, 2026 kevincarter WAXQ

• Shelli Sonstein, Jim Kerr‘s longtime friend and morning co-host on iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ (Q104.3)/New York for the past

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES URBAN AC 

Scarano Named VP/MM, Beasley Detroit

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group has named Matt Scarano as VP/Market Manager of its Detroit group — Active Rock WRIF, Classic

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque

January 13, 2026 kevincarter American General Media, KABG, KIOT

• The staff of American General Media Albuquerque is still dealing with December’s untimely passing of Operations Manager Michelle Matthews.

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 kevincarter WIMZ

• Midwest Communications’ Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ/Knoxville promotes from within, tapping longtime station veteran/utility player “Octavius” as its new evening

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026January 8, 2026 kevincarter SonicTrek.ai

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

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CLASSIC ROCK FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Miami Legend Castronovo Inks Big New Deal

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WBGG

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBGG (Big 105.9)/Miami has signed a new long-term agreement with legendary South Florida morning host Paul

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BREAKING NEWS

Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

• ONErpm has hired veteran music industry executive Mike Easterlin as Managing Director of its Nashville division. Easterlin brings decades

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DIGITAL

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

• MaxxKonnect, a leading provider of prioritized connectivity and technical services for the broadcast industry, announced a partnership with Kirk

Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

February 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

• Nashville-based Back Blocks Music welcomes Kirby Mathews as VP of Publishing. In her new role, Mathews will oversee the

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

PROGRAMMING

KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS Online Registration Ends Soon

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas

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