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COUNTRY

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Seattle Radio Rumble

December 4, 2017December 5, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

• Lots of old-fashioned radio drama transpired in Seattle on Monday with multiple format flips spaced uncomfortably close together — the

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ADULT HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Preston Named SVPP For iHeart Baltimore

December 4, 2017December 5, 2017 kevincarter Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Mike Preston has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Baltimore, effective immediately. He will also serve

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Wilson Knows The Way To WNOE

December 1, 2017December 2, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Well, now we know where Ashley Wilson is headed — scenic New Orleans, as the new Program Director and

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Erich West: Same Guy, Bigger Hat

November 27, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Huntsville keeps it in-house and taps Erich West as the new PD of Country WDRM. West (hat sold

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Ty Bailey Returns To Washington

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Ty Bailey is coming back to our Nation’s Capital as the newly anointed Assistant Program Director/afternoon personality for iHeartMedia

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Pats Fan Enters Ravens’ Country

November 21, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Country WPOC/Baltimore has named Francesca Presti as the new co-host of the Laurie DeYoung Morning Show. She starts

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CHARITY COUNTRY FRONT PAGE SYNDICATION 

Always Count On Country

November 21, 2017November 20, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom yesterday announced a special philanthropic, commercial-free programming feature — Count on Country is scheduled to air at 12-noon

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Tyler Leaving Louisville For Motown

November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

• Congrats to Jessica Tyler, who is headed for Detroit, as the new APD/MD/midday personality on Cumulus Country WDRQ (NASH FM

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CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE 

Condolences: Mel Tillis

November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 kevincarter

• Country music legend Mel Tillis died Sunday morning, Nov. 19 at the Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, FL.

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Jennings Living On Tulsa Time

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Scripps Tulsa announced Brian Jennings as the new Program Director of Country KVOO and Classic Country KXBL (Big Country

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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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Burgess-Related Executive Action
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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
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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

Condolences: The Score’s Terry Boers
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: The Score’s Terry Boers

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: The Score’s Terry Boers

• Terry Boers, a seminal figure in the realm of Chicago Sports-Talk radio, best known and loved for his more

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

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
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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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