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CLASSIC ROCK

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‘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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ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 kevincarter Audacy

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer Vince Richards is leaving Audacy at the end of the month. The news

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Greene Trades St. Cloud For Sin City

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 kevincarter Lotus Broadcasting

• Lotus Broadcasting Las Vegas announced the appointment of JD Greene as Operations Manager. Greene joins Lotus Las Vegas with

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Successful Succession At Arizona Lotus

November 2, 2025 kevincarter Arizona Lotus

• Following the recent announcement of the imminent retirement of Debbie Wagner, longtime General Manager of Arizona Lotus Corporation in

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!

October 28, 2025 kevincarter KNAC

• On paper this sounds like a Halloween stunt… however, we are assured that it most certainly is NOT —

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel

October 27, 2025 kevincarter SonicTrek.ai

• SonicTrek.ai is pleased to announce the hire of Amanda Hensel as MyCountry.fm Content Coordinator, & Director of Social Media.

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Ace Frehley

October 16, 2025October 17, 2025 kevincarter Ace Frehley

• Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, co-founder and former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS, has died following injuries

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 kevincarter SonicTrek.ai

• SonicTrek.ai, a groundbreaking AI syndication company, proudly announces its launch today, introducing a new era of hyper-localized, 24/7, AI-infused

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Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Bonneville, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media is expanding its considerable broadcast footprint into San Francisco, as the company just announced that it has

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Fielder Circles Back To Midland-Odessa

October 5, 2025 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media is pleased to announce the hire of veteran radio executive Aleese Fielder as the new Market President

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BREAKING NEWS

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

• Urban One Dallas has tapped 10-year company veteran Yonni Rude as Operations Manager, overseeing programming for Urban duo KBFB

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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

• Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media announced the launch of Jersey Made, a new podcast hosted by our friend

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
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Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

• Congrats to Mike Sheffield, Programming Operations Manager for Cumulus Media’s Erie, PA group, who has been awarded bonus Program

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

LABEL LOVE

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
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CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
AWARDS CHARITY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

PROGRAMMING

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
AM Radio Act Halfway Home
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home
CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

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