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Big Sky Move For Bill Stewart

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media has tapped veteran programmer/air talent Bill “Stu” Stewart as Director of Content (DOC) for the company’s Billings,

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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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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SOCIAL MEDIA TOP 40 

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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ADULT HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

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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BREAKING NEWS

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

• iHeartMedia has tapped 14-year company veteran Ben Marcotte as Program Director of Active Rock KIOZ (Rock 105.3 FM) and

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
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Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

• TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists — part of Believe, the Paris-based global artist development company

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
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Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

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SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content
Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS STREAMING 

Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign

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