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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Sin City Swapping Approved

June 17, 2022June 20, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, KCYE, KVGS

• UPDATED: Beasley Media Group Las Vegas is counting down to a major frequency swap — effective Friday, June 24,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Matthews Knows The Way To San Jose

May 23, 2022May 24, 2022 kevincarter Alpha Media, KBAY, KEZR, KKDV

• Alpha Media San Jose, home of Bay Country combo 94.5 KBAY/San Jose & 92.1 KKDV/Walnut Creek, CA and Hot

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Naima Comes Home To Cities 97.1

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KTCZ

• iHeartMedia Modern AC KTCZ (Cities 97.1)/Minneapolis welcomes a familiar voice back into the family, as Naima rejoins the station

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Steele Joins AGM Albuquerque

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 kevincarter KKRG, KKSS

• American General Media Albuquerque has hired Jonathan Steele as the new Program Director of Rhythmic KKSS (Kiss 97.3) and

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Wake Up In Des Moines!

May 10, 2022 kevincarter KSTZ, Saga Communications

• Ken, Colleen, and Kurt in the Morning have been Central Iowa’s morning show of choice for over 20 years

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROS IN MOTION 

Whatley Looks Both Ways, Crosses Street

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WQHN

• Cumulus Hot AC KQHN (Q97.3)/Shreveport, LA has landed market native Jay Whatley for afternoons. Whatley has been a fixture

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Foley Named AM Co-Host, Star 101.3/SF

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KIOI

• iHeartMedia Hot AC KIOI (Star 101.3)/San Francisco announced a change in morning drive — Corey Foley will join existing

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Pittsburgh About To Feel FRZY

April 29, 2022May 1, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WBZZ

• Audacy Hot AC WBZZ (100.7 Star)/Pittsburgh is launching a new weeknight feature — Feeling FRZY, featuring Emmy Award-winning Pittsburgh

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Tony Bristol Joins Community Broadcasters

April 28, 2022 kevincarter Community Broadcasters

• Veteran New England programmer Tony Bristol is packing the car and headed due south, hired by Community Broadcasters as

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Neal Sharpe Returns To WLNK/Charlotte

April 28, 2022May 1, 2022 kevincarter Radio One, WLNK

• Who says you can’t go home again? After 12 years away, Radio One proudly announces the return of Neal

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BREAKING NEWS

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

• On Sept. 1, 2003, Nicole Alvarez walked into The World Famous KROQ on her very first day. “I remember

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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

• In the wake of federal funding cuts and industry-wide challenges facing public media, Louisville Public Media has reimagined its

A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

• RAMP has confirmed that Laura Duncan has submitted her resignation as Brand Manager of Audacy Triple A WXRT (93

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis

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MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

PROGRAMMING

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
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Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

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