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Pouring Pure Rock Into Athens, OH

May 30, 2023June 1, 2023 kevincarter WXTQ

• After a day of stunting with Rick Astley‘s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” Nine Inch Nails‘ “Closer” and Hank

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Now [Re]Entering Lexington: Patrick Scott

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 kevincarter LM Communications

• Less than a week after he resigned as PD of Cumulus Country WNNF (94.1 Cat Country)/Cincinnati, Patrick Scott has

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iHeartMedia Declares June 1 As ‘Access Day’

May 24, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia presents its first-ever Access Day on June 1, providing unprecedented access to hundreds of epic prizes like concert

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

Carson & Crew Extended At WNEW/NY

May 22, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WNEW

• Audacy announced contract extensions with Karen Carson, Johnny “Drama” Mingione and “Intern Anthony” Malerba — co-hosts of Karen Carson

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Adams Leaving KPLZ, Kruse Named Interim PD

May 17, 2023 kevincarter KPLZ, Lotus Radio Corp

• Changes are afoot at Lotus Hot AC KPLZ (Star 101.5)/Seattle, as PD Lisa Adams announced her resignation and departure,

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Cosenza Leaves Columbia For New Adventures

May 15, 2023May 16, 2023 kevincarter Columbia Records

• RAMP has confirmed that, after nearly three decades with Columbia Records, promo pro Pete Cosenza has left the company

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BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FORMAT FLIPS HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

WTDY/Philly Downshifts To Hot AC

May 15, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WTDY

• After several days of stunting in tribute to Taylor Swift (“96.5 TAY”), Audacy Top 40 WTDY/Philadelphia has transitioned to

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Jay Michaels Joins Audacy Houston

May 11, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KHMX, KKHH

• Less than a week after leaving Cumulus Shreveport, Jay Michaels has arrived in Houston as the newly named Asst.

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Jay Michaels Free To Navigate

May 5, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• RAMP has confirmed that Jay Michaels is resigning his post as OM of Cumulus Media’s Shreveport, AL group, effective

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Major Memphis Market Movement

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KWNW, WEGR

• Lots of motion in the Memphis market of late, starting with last month’s news that Audacy had agreed to

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BREAKING NEWS

Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced that Phil Becker will join CMG Radio as Vice President, Audience & Content Growth,

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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

• The Elvis Duran Group, Looking4Larry and MCM Studios announced the launch of Podrophenia, colorfully described as “a next-generation podcast,

Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

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Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC
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Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC

• Hubbard | Media That Connects and the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) are joining forces to host the Morning

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

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LABEL LOVE

River House Debuts The House Management
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River House Debuts The House Management

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on River House Debuts The House Management
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
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NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
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Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

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