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CLASSIC ROCK

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026January 8, 2026 kevincarter SonicTrek.ai

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

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CLASSIC ROCK FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Miami Legend Castronovo Inks Big New Deal

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WBGG

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBGG (Big 105.9)/Miami has signed a new long-term agreement with legendary South Florida morning host Paul

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Chattanooga Wakes Up With Jeremy Loper

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WSKZ

• With the recent conclusion of John Boy & Billy‘s syndicated morning show, Cumulus Classic Rock WSKZ (KZ106)/Chattanooga, TN elects

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Killick Upped To VP/MM, Cumulus Melbourne

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WAOA

• Debra Killick has been promoted to VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Melbourne, FL, effective Jan. 1. Killick has served as

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Greenville Is Now ‘Big Buck Country’

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WROQ

• Audacy makes moves in Greenville, SC, flipping Classic Rock 101.1 WROQ from to “101.1 Big Buck Country” — the

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AC CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

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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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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BREAKING NEWS

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

• The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show under his Roc Nation umbrella is now stepping

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Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
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Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

• Nashville-based artist manager and digital strategist Amanda Quinton announced a new partnership with mtheory, bringing her management roster of

Chris Cline: Free Agent
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent
Wilborn Named Market Pres., SummitMedia Omaha
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock SALES STREAMING TOP 40 

Wilborn Named Market Pres., SummitMedia Omaha

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Radio Mercury Awards Names ’27 Chief Judge
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Radio Mercury Awards Names ’27 Chief Judge

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Names ’27 Chief Judge
Ladies & Gentlemen… Gemini Networks
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Ladies & Gentlemen… Gemini Networks

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Join John McConnell’s 20-Year Mission
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Join John McConnell’s 20-Year Mission

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Join John McConnell’s 20-Year Mission

• As we enter what is traditionally known as “the giving season,” John McConnell, EVP of Talent & Content at

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Tafrow Trading ‘Airwaves For Fairways’
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Tafrow Trading ‘Airwaves For Fairways’

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LABEL LOVE

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
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Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak
Robinson Assumes The GM Position
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Robinson Assumes The GM Position

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Assumes The GM Position
Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting
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Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Matt Cooper
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Matt Cooper

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Matt Cooper
Chris Cline: Free Agent
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent
Pradt Awarded Middays On 93Q/Houston
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Pradt Awarded Middays On 93Q/Houston

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pradt Awarded Middays On 93Q/Houston
Buffalo The New Home Of ‘US Country’
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Buffalo The New Home Of ‘US Country’

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo The New Home Of ‘US Country’
Your ’26 Behind The Mic Mentee!
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Your ’26 Behind The Mic Mentee!

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 Behind The Mic Mentee!
Pros On The Loose: Scott Herrold
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Scott Herrold

October 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Scott Herrold

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