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Crash Landing In Portland, ME

January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Saga’s Portland Radio Group has tapped veteran programmer Crash Poteet as Brand Manager and afternoon drive personality for Country

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ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Afternoon Pros In Motion

January 16, 2018January 16, 2018 kevincarter

• We first announced this impressive RAMP Leap Of The Week™ move back in November, and today, Hubbard Radio Country

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

New Stripes For Sonia Jimenez

January 15, 2018January 14, 2018 kevincarter

• Sacramento programming pro Sonia Jimenez has been promoted to MD of Bonneville-operated Country KNCI. She will retain her existing

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CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Lisa McKay

January 12, 2018January 15, 2018 kevincarter

• We were deeply shocked and saddened to learn that Lisa McKay Blake, the award-winning VP of Radio for Curtis Media

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Broadway Plus 2 @ Y108/Pittsburgh

January 10, 2018January 9, 2018 kevincarter Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Entercom Country WDSY (Y108)/Pittsburgh welcomes Jade and Cowboy Curt aboard as the new cohosts of the Broadway’s Backyard morning

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Rider On The Loose!

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 kevincarter

• Nashville promo pro April Rider has exited RPM Entertainment Group and is now seeking her next opportunity. Ms. Rider

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Dina B Now Driving Miami Home

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• “Dina B” Bonanni has been upped from nights to afternoon drive on Entercom Country WKIS (Kiss 99.9)/Miami. She succeeds Brian

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ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

The Ohio Programming Dept.

January 5, 2018January 7, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Congrats are in order for Ms. Meaghan Mick, who has been promoted to PD of iHeartMedia Country WCKY/Toledo, OH.

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES 

Opportunities In Dallas & Atlantic City

January 5, 2018January 4, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, Townsquare

• Over the holidays we learned “Trapper John” Morris had resigned as APD/MD/afternoon post at Cumulus Country KSCS/Dallas and joined

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Shell To WFMS; Hays Joins KUPL

December 27, 2017January 1, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom

• Jack Shell has been inked to do afternoon drive on Cumulus Country WFMS/Indianapolis. Shell is probably best known for his

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BREAKING NEWS

New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete

• Cumulus Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/Atlanta unveiled more of its new weekday on-air lineup today. As we reported last week,

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DIGITAL

Burgess-Related Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Burgess-Related Executive Action

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess-Related Executive Action

• Music industry veterans Dr. Richard James Burgess, MBE, and Ace Burgess this week announced the launch of AudioNumber and

Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
Stratus Now Available Everywhere
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Stratus Now Available Everywhere

January 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stratus Now Available Everywhere
MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC SALES STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

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LATEST POSTS

New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete

• Cumulus Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/Atlanta unveiled more of its new weekday on-air lineup today. As we reported last week,

Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
CLASSIC HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country

LABEL LOVE

Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group
Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer

PROGRAMMING

New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Q99.7/Atlanta Lineup Nearly Complete
Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
CLASSIC HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue
Family First For Scott Jameson
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Family First For Scott Jameson

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Family First For Scott Jameson
Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

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