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CLASSIC ROCK

CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

‘Into The Abyss With Class & Dignity’

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KSLX

• A major change is coming to morning radio in Phoenix, as Hubbard Classic Rock KSLX announced the impending finale

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AC CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

“Crash” Davis On The Loose

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 kevincarter

• After 14 months as General Manager of Starnes Media Group News-Talk KWAM-AM/Memphis, Kevin “Crash” Davis is now a free

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CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Roger & JP & CMG Mutually Extend

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 kevincarter WBAB, WHPT

• Cox Media Group announced that the long-running, top-rated Roger & JP radio show, hosted by Roger Luce and JP Parise

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ACTIVE ROCK ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Pitts Named Digital PD, Beasley Philly

February 1, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group has named Rachel Pitts as Digital Program Director of the company’s Philadelphia group — Country WXTU,

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

KMGX Bends Toward Classic Rock

January 31, 2023 kevincarter Backyard Media, KMGX

• Busy day at Backyard Media (formerly Bend Radio Group) in beautiful Bend, OR as the company flipped KMGX-FM from

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

DJ Rax Upped To OM, Cumulus Savannah

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Savannah has elevated DJ Rax from Interim to permanent Operations Manager for the four-station group — Urban WEAS

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

KGB Launches Mornings w/ Sarah, Boyer & Clint

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 kevincarter KGB-FM

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock 101.5 KGB/San Diego announces the impending launch of KGB Mornings with Sarah, Boyer and Clint, starting

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

David Crosby Dead At 81

January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 kevincarter David Crosby

• UPDATED: Singer-songwriter-guitarist David Crosby, a founding member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash

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CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Boss’s Boss Bridges Upped To VP

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 kevincarter The Boss, WWZY

• Press Communications has elevated Robby Bridges from Director of Programming to Vice President of Programming for Classic Rock simulcast

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING STREAMING 

Barnard Returns To Hubbard Radio

January 11, 2023 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, Tom Barnard

• Twin Cities radio legend Tom Barnard, who notably spent nearly four decades hosting The Tom Barnard Morning Show on Cumulus

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BREAKING NEWS

Townsquare Layoffs Underway
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway

• As we first mentioned yesterday, RAMP has confirmed that Townsquare Media is quietly making personnel cuts across several markets.

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DIGITAL

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU/New York, is proud to announce the July 24 premiere of Hollywood Hamilton’s bold new animated series, War

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

• WGN Radio/Chicago hosts Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker will hang out together Thursday evening from 8-9pm CT during

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

PROGRAMMING

Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
Townsquare Layoffs Underway
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway
KMOX & Cards Forever
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

KMOX & Cards Forever

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KMOX & Cards Forever
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

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