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WKLB/Boston Welcomes Jim Clerkin

June 2, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WKLB

• Congrats to Boston radio pro Jim Clerkin, who has been named as the new morning show producer on Beasley’s WKLB

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Leary Wakes Up In West Palm

June 2, 2019June 3, 2019 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WIRK

• Hubbard Radio Country WIRK/West Palm Beach has tapped Country morning show pro Tim Leary to wake-up the market, joining forces with

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE URBAN AC 

Less Drake, More Hootie

May 31, 2019 kevincarter Bonneville, Curtis Media Group

• Game One of the NBA Finals got underway Thursday night in Toronto, as the Toronto Raptors took on the

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Fontenot Joins UMG Nashville

May 29, 2019 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville announced the hire of Rachel Fontenot as Sr. Director of Marketing & Artist Development for the

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Get Well, Gary Shores!

May 29, 2019May 30, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKKO

• UPDATED: We join the rest of the industry in sending our most positive thoughts to Toledo radio icon Gary Shores,

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Big Loud Makes Noise

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 kevincarter Big Loud Records

• Big Loud is pleased to announce the promotion of influential young executive Lloyd Van Norman, who has been upgraded

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Meyer Kickin’ It In Charleston

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 kevincarter Saga Communications, WCKN

• Saga’s Charleston Radio Group in Charleston, SC has named veteran programmer Michael “Hunter” Meyer as the new PD/midday personality for

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jessica Tyler Comes Home To New England

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WOKQ

• Townsquare Media’s heritage Country 97.5 WOKQ Portsmouth, NH and format sibling WPKQ (103.7 The Peak), which services the Portland, ME

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES 

Beasley. Country. Afternoons. Boston.

May 22, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WKLB

• Beasley Media Group’s WKLB (Country 102.5)/Boston has a rare and wonderful afternoon drive opening! After four years in the position,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Bentli Show Bulks Up With Kulp

May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Ty Bentli Show, Westwood One

• Westwood One’s internationally syndicated The Ty Bentli Show welcomes Adrian Kulp to the team as Senior Executive Producer to oversee digital,

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

• UPDATED 8/6, 2:30pm PT: RAMP has confirmed that Cumulus is undergoing a round of restructuring, and, in the process,

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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms
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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

• SiriusXM has named Jenny Tartikoff as Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, effective August 10. Tartikoff will report

Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

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Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE URBAN URBAN AC 

Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone

• Harvey Stone, longtime President and General Manager of KBLX/San Francisco and one of the architects of modern Urban Contemporary

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
Executive Action: Hope Media Group
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Executive Action: Hope Media Group

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Hope Media Group

LABEL LOVE

Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

PROGRAMMING

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
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Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
WWWN Gets Down To Business
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WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WWWN Gets Down To Business
Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
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Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

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