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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Roger & JP Reach The Big 2-0

January 7, 2020 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WBAB

• On January, 4, 2020, Roger Luce and John “JP” Parise celebrated their 20th anniversary as hosts of the cleverly named Roger

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

DiModica Named VP/MM Of Cumulus Toledo

January 7, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has promoted Dana DiModica to VP/Market Manager of its Toledo, OH group — Classic Hits WRQN, Country duo

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Scott Jameson: Free Agent

January 6, 2020January 7, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KQRS

• RAMP has confirmed that veteran programmer Scott Jameson has exited his multi-faceted position as Cumulus VP of Classic Rock Programming, PD

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ADULT HITS CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Cord Takes Middays @ WMGK/Philly

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WBEN-FM, WMGK

• Beasley Classic Rock WMGK/Philadelphia keeps it firmly in the family and taps company vet Matt Cord as the station’s new midday

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Mr. Matthews Goes To Washington

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WBIG, WWDC

• iHeartMedia announced that Dustin “Fletcher” Matthews has been named Director of Rock Programming for Classic Rock WBIG (BIG 100) and Alternative

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Temporary Name-Changin’

December 2, 2019 kevincarter WPYX, WXTU

• In honor of Garth Brooks‘ “Dive Bar Tour” playing Prospector’s Grille & Saloon in Philadelphia on Monday, Dec. 2,

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CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Staskiewicz Named Digital PD For Beasley Boston

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Congrats to longtime Boston radio pro Tim Staskiewicz, Digital Program Director of Beasley Sports-Talk monster WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub) and

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

KLOS Shortens Part-Timer Bench

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media Classic Rock KLOS/Los Angeles has parted company with most of its part-time on-air staff, which included two prominent

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CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

SVPP Stripes For Ohio’s Chris Kelly

November 20, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Ohio radio pro Chris Kelly has joined iHeartMedia Mansfield-Ashland, OH as Senior Vice President of Programming for the cluster that includes

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Lisa May Unplugs From L.A. Radio

November 19, 2019 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• Los Angeles commuters will soon have to come to grips with having to navigate through the city’s legendarily horrific

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BREAKING NEWS

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

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DIGITAL

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

• Audacy has elevated Tatjana Deegan to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Austin portfolio, which includes Hot

Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO 

Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
NRRC Strengthened By New Members
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

NRRC Strengthened By New Members

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRRC Strengthened By New Members
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

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Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I
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Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I

• Last week we shared what people like about listening to radio in the car — and it’s a powerful

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

July 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

LABEL LOVE

Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
Remembering Connie Francis
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE OLDIES 

Remembering Connie Francis

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Connie Francis
Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

PROGRAMMING

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

July 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

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