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CLASSIC ROCK

CHARITY CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

The Drive Gives Five Vets Pets

March 6, 2022 kevincarter WDRV

• Chalk up yet another successful “Give a Vet a Pet” campaign for the Sherman & Tingle morning show on

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CHARITY CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

KLOS Rocks $1.25 Mil For St. Jude

February 23, 2022February 24, 2022 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media, St. Jude

• Meruelo Media’s 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles shattered its own existing Rock Radio fundraising record of over $1 million for St.

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Prime PD Opening: KCFX/Kansas City

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KCFX

• Cumulus Kansas City is seeking an experienced Program Director to grabs the reins at legendary Classic Rock KCFX (101

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

One Putt, Two Winners

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 kevincarter One Putt Broadcasting

• One Putt Broadcasting Fresno announces two programming department upgrades: 1) Jason “Hammer” Squires is upped to Director of Programming

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Driver Wanted, WDRV/Chicago

February 14, 2022 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• One of America’s great Classic Rock brands, Hubbard Radio’s WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago has an immediate opening for a

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CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Cressman Charts A New Course

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• RAMP has learned that Rob Cressman has announced his retirement as PD/Brand Manager of Hubbard Radio Classic Rock WDRV

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

‘Nard’ Takes The Reins At WNCX/Cleveland

February 7, 2022 kevincarter WNCX

• Audacy keeps it in the family and promotes Dominic “Nard” Nardella to Brand Manager of Classic Rock 98.5 WNCX/Cleveland.

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Albany’s Own Terry O’Donnell Rejoins Townsquare

January 30, 2022 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media in Albany, NY has acquired the services of longtime Capital Region radio programming pro Terry O’Donnell, who

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AC CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Jock-O-Rama @ Bonneville SF

January 27, 2022 kevincarter Bonneville, KBLX, KOIT, KUFX

• Lots of personnel movement inside Bonneville’s San Francisco HQ — stand by as we sort this out — the

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Johnny Chaing Leaving Radio For Records

January 27, 2022January 30, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KGLK, KKBQ

• After 31 years in radio, 29 years with Cox Media Group — the last 21 years as Operations Manager

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BREAKING NEWS

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

• MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York has filled its morning show vacancy with Bronx-born comedian and media personality The Kid

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DIGITAL

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

• Call for Entry for the 2026 Radio Mercury Awards, the only awards competition exclusively dedicated to celebrating radio creative,

UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

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LATEST POSTS

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque

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

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

LABEL LOVE

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

PROGRAMMING

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio
The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

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