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COUNTRY

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Promotions Director Opening: K95/Richmond

August 3, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia, WKHK

• SummitMedia Richmond, VA is currently seeking a full-time Promotions Director to assist with the sales and marketing efforts for

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Country Revival At Entravision Sacramento

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 kevincarter Entravision, KHHM, KNTY

• Entravision has reclaimed its former Country position in the Sacramento market by flipping KHHM from bilingual Rhythmic Top 40

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

CRS 2022 Returns Live!

August 2, 2021August 3, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2022

• Country music’s largest industry gathering, CRS, is set to return — IN PERSON! Try and maintain your composure as

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CHARITY CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

‘Stars & Strings’ To Benefit 9/11 Day

August 2, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, Stars and Strings

• Audacy announced the return of its live events series, starting with Stars and Strings, hosted by WNSH (New York’s

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

That’s “MISTER” Emeritus, Thank You

August 1, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJCL

• The RAMP crew would like to take this moment to salute Country radio legend Gerry McCracken, who officially “retired”

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Townsquare Experiences Familiar Tingle

July 29, 2021 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media Inc. announced that former SpotX Regional Director Chris Tingle has joined the Company as as Market President/Chief

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CLASSIC HIP HOP COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRIPLE A 

Solk Named SVPP/Ops For Audacy Chicago

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, WXRT

• Audacy has promoted Greg Solk to Vice President of Programming and Operations for its Chicago market, effective August 1.

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Wanted: New PD For Charlotte’s Kat

July 26, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKKT

• iHeartMedia Charlotte’s legendary Country brand, WKKT (96.9 The Kat) has a rare opening for a multi-talented Program Director. 96.9

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Big Loud Makes More Noise

July 22, 2021July 23, 2021 kevincarter Big Loud Records

• Big Loud Records announced several key executive upgrades and some fresh faces in its Promotion department. Let’s start in

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Big Opportunity Open In Pittsburgh

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WPGB

• iHeartMedia is beating the proverbial bushes to locate its next multi-talented Program Director, afternoon drive host, and social media

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BREAKING NEWS

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
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NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

• Jim Kerr‘s remarkable half-century radio career will continue for at least another five years, as iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ

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Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

• Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis, the radio home of Crisco, Dex & Wes in the morning and Staci &

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

• Virgin Music Group (VMG) announced the completion of its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings LLC. It was concurrently announced

WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
‘Neanderpaul’ On The Loose, Totally Unsupervised
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS 

‘Neanderpaul’ On The Loose, Totally Unsupervised

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Neanderpaul’ On The Loose, Totally Unsupervised

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Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
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Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
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Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

PROGRAMMING

WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
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WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
AC ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac

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