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CLASSIC ROCK

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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media Shreveport, LA announced the promotion of Greg Hanson to Market Manager, and the appointment of Paul Cannell

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Longtime Columbia, SC radio programmer and personality Amy Reed is departing Connoisseur Media’s Columbia cluster as part of reductions

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Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026September 9, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KGB-FM, KIOZ

• iHeartMedia has tapped 14-year company veteran Ben Marcotte as Program Director of Active Rock KIOZ (Rock 105.3 FM) and

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Audacy

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter ZZ Top

• Frank Beard, the drummer of ZZ Top for nearly 60 years, has died at the age of 77. According

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 kevincarter Bay Rock, Seaboard Networks

• As Shamrock Classic Rock WZBA (100.7 The Bay)/Baltimore signed off at midnight as its sale to K-LOVE, Inc. became

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UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Saga Communications, WOGK, WRUF, WYND

• The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) and Saga Communications, Inc. announced a new seven-year Joint

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Ben & Skin Schedule The Movers

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 kevincarter KEGL, KZPS

• iHeartMedia Dallas-Fort Worth announced that The Ben & Skin Show is packing up and relocating from afternoon drive on

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

KCAL Flips To Jockless Classic Rock

July 31, 2026August 1, 2026 kevincarter KCAL

• UPDATED: Some seismic radio activity rolling through California’s Inland Empire today, as Anaheim Broadcasting announced it was “expanding the

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Rambo Rolls Into Fredericksburg

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WFLS

• Connoisseur Media has named veteran programmer Ian Rambo as Operations Manager for its four-station Fredericksburg, VA radio group —

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AM Radio Act Halfway Home
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AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home

• With Tuesday’s passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act by the House Of Representatives — and now

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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

• Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media announced the launch of Jersey Made, a new podcast hosted by our friend

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
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Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales

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The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
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The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
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Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

• It’s a welcome Louisville reunion for Tony Tilford, 40-year radio pro and longtime iHeartMedia programming vet, who has been

Couture Named AM Co-Host, Lite 96/TVC
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Couture Named AM Co-Host, Lite 96/TVC

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Couture Named AM Co-Host, Lite 96/TVC
Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
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Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

LABEL LOVE

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
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CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

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FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
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FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

PROGRAMMING

Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
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Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
AM Radio Act Halfway Home
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AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home
CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
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CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis
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Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis
Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity
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Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity

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