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CLASSIC ROCK

CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Hawk Flies With New Morning Co-Host

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WODE

• Cumulus Classic Rock WODE (99.9 The Hawk)/Allentown, PA has promoted morning show producer Joel Shimer to official co-host of

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AC ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Lotus Tucson Furloughs Three

February 1, 2021 kevincarter COVID-19, KFMA, KLPX, KMXZ

• Like many broadcast companies during this ongoing pandemic, Lotus Arizona Corp. has had to make some tough economic decisions

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Promotion & Retirement @ Entercom Sacramento

January 29, 2021 kevincarter Entercom, KSEG, KSFM

• Entercom Sacramento shared two pieces of news — one regarding a promotion, and the other, an impending retirement. Let’s

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CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES 

Beasley Boston Names Duel GSMs

January 14, 2021 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group Boston announces that Kari Talieri and Jesse Carbone have both been promoted to the position of

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Wanna Wake Up In Nashville?

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WNRQ

• iHeartMedia Classic Rocker WNRQ (105.9 the Rock)/Nashville is hiring for a LOCAL morning show talent to wake up one

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

‘Gomez & Lisa’ Bids Farewell To Lisa

January 12, 2021 kevincarter Galaxy Media, WTKW

• A new year brings change, and that applies to Lisa Chelenza, co-host of the Gomez & Lisa morning show

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Pinfield New — & Approved — At KLOS

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 kevincarter KLOS, Matt Pinfield, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media announces an impactful addition to the staff of heritage Rock station KLOS/Los Angeles, as nationally known rock

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Carlini Wakes Up With Wheels

January 6, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WLLZ

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WLLZ (106.7 Detroit’s Wheels)/Detroit has wisely availed itself of the lengthy market heritage possessed by Anne

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AC ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Laing Named VP/MM For Cumulus Cincy

December 30, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Cincinnati keeps it in the family and promotes Jon Laing to VP/Market Manager of the five-station cluster —

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CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Curtis Media Launches Rock 92.9/Raleigh

December 29, 2020 kevincarter Curtis Media Group

• Curtis Media Group Raleigh-Durham, NC closes out 2020 by flipping WPLW-AM/W225DF from Hot AC Star 92.9 to Classic Rock

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BREAKING NEWS

CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

• Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA), has announced her decision to retire at the end of 2026, marking the

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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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KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

• North Texas Public Broadcasting NPR affiliate 90.1 KERA/Dallas is excited to announce Nicole Osei is joining KERA News 90.1

CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement
Rivera Upped To PM Drive, KOLA 99.9
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Rivera Upped To PM Drive, KOLA 99.9

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rivera Upped To PM Drive, KOLA 99.9

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

KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
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 FRONT PAGE 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

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