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CLASSIC ROCK

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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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Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WDOK, WQAL

• Chase Daniels, Brand Manager of Audacy AC WDOK (Star 102) and Hot AC WQAL (Q104)/Cleveland has been elevated to

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

November 18, 2025November 19, 2025 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago announced the addition of market veteran Tim Virgin to do afternoon drive.

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ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025November 11, 2025 kevincarter Doug Podell, WLLZ

• The end of a vitally important era in Detroit Rock radio is headed for the finish line, as iHeartMedia

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BREAKING NEWS

LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

• As the clock ticks down to the May 11 launch of Audacy’s 97.1 The Fan, the first-ever FM All-Sports

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Salt Lake City-based Broadway Media, which has seven radio

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

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Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
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Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez

• Longtime Miami radio pro UB Rodriguez is now a free agent as he exits Cox Media Group Miami, the

LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
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Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

LABEL LOVE

Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
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Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
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Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
WMG Makes TIME100 List
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WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
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Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
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Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt

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