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CLASSIC ROCK

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Chattanooga Wakes Up With Jeremy Loper

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WSKZ

• With the recent conclusion of John Boy & Billy‘s syndicated morning show, Cumulus Classic Rock WSKZ (KZ106)/Chattanooga, TN elects

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Killick Upped To VP/MM, Cumulus Melbourne

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WAOA

• Debra Killick has been promoted to VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Melbourne, FL, effective Jan. 1. Killick has served as

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Greenville Is Now ‘Big Buck Country’

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WROQ

• Audacy makes moves in Greenville, SC, flipping Classic Rock 101.1 WROQ from to “101.1 Big Buck Country” — the

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Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 kevincarter FLX Local Media, TOTIB Media

• After more than 23 years of ownership, Finger Lakes Radio Group owner Alan Bishop has entered into a definitive

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Pros On The Loose: Nikki Blakk

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KSAN

• Three years after her return to Cumulus Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 The Bone)/San Francisco, year-end budget cuts have unfortunately

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Doug Podell Signs Off In Style

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Doug Podell

• Detroit radio was forever changed last week with the retirement of market legend Doug “Doc Of Rock” Podell, who

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

WIMZ Mornings: A New Era

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WIMZ

• With the impending retirement of the long-running syndicated John Boy and Billy Show at the end of this month,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

Price Is Right For Cumulus Stockton-Modesto

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KWIN

• Cumulus Media has appointed radio and digital sales and management veteran Jeremy Price as VP/Market Manager of its Stockton-Modesto,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Doug Podell, WLLZ

• This Friday, Dec. 5, marks the end of an amazing half-century era in Detroit Rock radio, as the legendary

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Paul Kelly Awarded Mornings At WMGK/Philly

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGK

• Beasley Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK/Philadelphia looks inward to secure its new morning host, tapping the station’s “designated hitter” Paul

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BREAKING NEWS

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

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

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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

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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

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
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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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

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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.
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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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