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CLASSIC ROCK

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KLOS Grants Your Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy

October 13, 2020 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp (RRFC), the longtime rock ‘n’ roll institution where students learn cool stuff from real-life

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ACTIVE ROCK ADULT HITS ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Richards & Calgaro On The Move

October 8, 2020October 11, 2020 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom announced two concurrent programming moves — Vince Richards, Operations Manager of the company’s Sacramento cluster has been promoted

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Rock 95 FIVE/Chicago Announces Air Staff

October 5, 2020October 6, 2020 kevincarter Rock 95 FIVE, WCHI

• iHeartMedia’s WCHI (Rock 95 FIVE)/Chicago has formally revealed its entire jock line-up — all seasoned major market pros. In addition to

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AC CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Large Upgrade For McConnell Adams

September 27, 2020September 27, 2020 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WJIM

• Townsquare Media Lansing, MI announced that McConnell Adams, Brand Manager of Top 40 WJIM (97.5 Now) and AC 99.1

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Gorman’s oWow Signing Off… For Now

September 23, 2020 kevincarter COVID-19, oWow

• The unprecedented financial damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has done severe — and in some cases irreparable —

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Tarrants Joins Townsquare Kalamazoo

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WRKR

• Michigan radio pro Jerry “JT” Tarrants has arrived at his new gig — yes, it’s in Michigan — Tarrants

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE 

WEBG/Chicago Flips To ROCK 95 FIVE

September 3, 2020September 4, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WEBG

• At the stroke of 5pm CT, and several hours of stunting, iHeartMedia made it official and formally pulled the

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AC CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Val Maki To Run Bonneville Bay Area

September 2, 2020September 3, 2020 kevincarter Bonneville

• Bonneville International has chosen veteran radio executive Val Maki to lead the company’s Bay Area market as Senior Vice

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Gardner Never Leaving WMGK

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGK

• Or so it would seem… after nearly two decades in afternoon drive on Beasley Classic Rock WMGK/Philadelphia, market icon

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WODE/Allentown Names New PD, PM Jock

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WODE

• Cumulus Classic Rock WODE (99.9 The Hawk)/Allentown, PA makes some moves, naming company vet Sal Palazzolo as Program Director

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BREAKING NEWS

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

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

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DIGITAL

McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
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McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

• Zeno Media, the global streaming and podcast infrastructure company serving diaspora communities in over 100 countries, has secured the

WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

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‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

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

Moneyball: The Most Valuable Content for 2026
NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: The Most Valuable Content for 2026

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: The Most Valuable Content for 2026
Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page
ADULT HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page

LABEL LOVE

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

PROGRAMMING

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page
ADULT HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page
McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

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