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Johnson To Run SummitMedia Richmond & Wichita

October 17, 2022 kevincarter SummitMedia

• Todd Johnson, Market President of SummitMedia Wichita, KS, has been handed the keys to the company’s Richmond, VA cluster

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

CRS ’23 Artist Interview: Kenny Chesney

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 kevincarter CRS 2023

• CRS welcomes one of Country Music’s most iconic artists, Kenny Chesney as the featured artist during “The Artist Interview”

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Divello Named VP/MM, Cumulus Montgomery

October 13, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has named Paula Divello as VP/Market Manager of the company’s five-station group in Montgomery, AL. Divello earns

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC SALES URBAN AC 

Allison Named Pres., SummitMedia Louisville

October 12, 2022 kevincarter SummitMedia

• SummitMedia, LLC has tapped Chris Allison as President & Market Manager of its Louisville operation. Allison is a 25-year

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

Beasley Downsizing In Boston, Tampa, More

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Late last Friday, word began rapidly circulating about numerous high profile personnel cuts within Beasley’s on-air and programming ranks.

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AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Country Radio HOF Deadline!

October 5, 2022 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2023

• Country Radio Seminar has set an October 28 deadline for nominations for the Country Radio Hall of Fame Class

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Wausau Wakes Up With Big Red & Dana

October 4, 2022 kevincarter NRG Media, WYTE

• NRG Media Country WYTE (Y106.5)/Wausau-Stevens Point, WI just launched its morning show, as current wake-up artist Larry “Big Red”

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CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE 

Country Legend Loretta Lynn Dies At 90

October 4, 2022October 5, 2022 kevincarter Loretta Lynn

• Loretta Lynn, the coal miner’s daughter from Butcher Hollow, KY, whose frank songs about life and love as a

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Programming Promotion For Gordon Mays

October 3, 2022 kevincarter Mid-West Family, WRTB

• They say good things come to those who work hard, like, for example, Gordon Mays, Brand Manager of Mid-West

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VP Upgrade For SMN’s Nicole Marinake

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville has promoted Nicole Marinake to Vice President, Partnership Marketing and New Ventures. In this elevated role,

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BREAKING NEWS

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
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‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

• The end of a vitally important era in Detroit Rock radio is headed for the finish line, as iHeartMedia

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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

• Bonneville International is proud to announce the promotion of Crista St. John from General Sales Manager to Director of

iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
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McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

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It’s A Wrap For Reynolds
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

• After a remarkable 40+ year career in Radio Marketing & Promotions — the last eight and a half as

Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier
St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

LABEL LOVE

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
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Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

PROGRAMMING

It’s A Wrap For Reynolds
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on It’s A Wrap For Reynolds
Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier
iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years
WRNR: Back & Badass!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WRNR: Back & Badass!

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WRNR: Back & Badass!
‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

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