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Chris Tyler Extends His Lansing Legacy

February 20, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WQTX, WWDK

• Longtime Lansing, MI radio pro Chris Tyler puts his years of market equity to excellent use yet again as

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Barb Sheltraw Retires From WKCQ/Saginaw

February 19, 2023 kevincarter WKCQ

• After a remarkable 45-year run with MacDonald Broadcasting Country WKCQ (98 KCQ)/Saginaw, MI, the last 20+ years as morning

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AC CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

“Crash” Davis On The Loose

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 kevincarter

• After 14 months as General Manager of Starnes Media Group News-Talk KWAM-AM/Memphis, Kevin “Crash” Davis is now a free

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Hubbard Flips Seattle’s Bull To Triple A

February 14, 2023February 15, 2023 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KNUC, KPNW

• Hubbard Radio Seattle used the occasion of Valentine’s Day to launch a new Triple A station — 98.9 KPNW,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Hanah May Joins WCYQ As PM Co-Host

February 13, 2023 kevincarter WCYQ

• SummitMedia Country WCYQ (100.3 The Wolf)/Knoxville announces the arrival of Hanah May as afternoon drive co-host, plugged in alongside

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Froglear Now Brand Manager, K-Frog/Riverside

February 13, 2023February 14, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KFRG

• Audacy has elevated Heather Froglear to Brand Manager of heritage Country KFRG/KXFG (K-Frog 95.1)/Riverside, CA. Froglear, a 30-year K-Frog

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Charlie Maxx Named PD, WXCY/Wilmington

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 kevincarter WXCY

• Major market veteran Charlie Maxx has returned to the familiar surroundings of the Wilmington, DE market, hired by Forever

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Amazing Opportunity: Mornings In Madison

February 9, 2023 kevincarter Mid-West Family, WWQM

• Mid-West Family Country WWQM (Q106)/Madison, WI has an opening for a morning show co-host/content creator to plug in alongside

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Jay Cruze Joins Big Machine Records

February 9, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Records

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, announced the hire of radio and records veteran Jay Cruze

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Promo Pros On The Loose

February 7, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• As UMG/Nashville restructures and consolidates its promotion staff from five to four per label, RAMP has confirmed the departures

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BREAKING NEWS

Buchanan Era Ends At KLUC After 27 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Buchanan Era Ends At KLUC After 27 Years

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buchanan Era Ends At KLUC After 27 Years

• For the first time in nearly three decades, the citizens of Las Vegas will wake up and start their

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DIGITAL

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

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in 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
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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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

• On the heels of last week’s announcement of Scott Borchetta‘s departure as Chair & CEO of Big Machine Label

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
CMA Initiates New CEO Search
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CMA Initiates New CEO Search

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Initiates New CEO Search

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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
Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
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
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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

PROGRAMMING

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

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