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  • Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
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HOT AC

CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 kevincarter Scott Shannon, Steve Kingston

• For those of us who came of age during the legendary Steve Kingston/Scott Shannon radio era, here’s a cold

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WSSR, WZSR

• Connoisseur Media’s commitment to live, local radio is alive and well in suburban Chicago, as evidenced by the welcome

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Richmond — Seattle — Sacramento

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Bonneville

• Bonneville International promotes from within, naming Jim Richmond as the new SVP/Market Manager for the company’s four-station group in

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Mornings, Post-Bert/Taste Of Country AM

October 27, 2025October 28, 2025 kevincarter Bobby Bones, Curt and Samm, The TJ Show

• With the end of Westwood One’s The Bert Show last Friday, many of the show’s affiliates have already swung

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg

October 8, 2025 kevincarter WSBG

• Veteran programmer/on-air talent, Danny Ocean has tendered his resignation as PD/afternoon talent at 7 Mountains Media Hot AC 93.5

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES 

Fielder Circles Back To Midland-Odessa

October 5, 2025 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media is pleased to announce the hire of veteran radio executive Aleese Fielder as the new Market President

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES 

KSE Executive Action

October 2, 2025 kevincarter KSE Radio

• KSE Radio Ventures, a subsidiary of KSE Media Ventures, announced that veteran radio and advertising executive Joel Clary has

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Mays Named OM, Connoisseur Suburban Chicago

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media proudly announces the addition of Gordon Mays as Operations Manager of its recently acquired suburban Chicago cluster

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kira Lew Fills Middays At Mix 104.1/Boston

September 12, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WWBX

• It’s a Boston radio homecoming for Kira Lew, who is now on the air in middays at Audacy Hot

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 URBAN 

Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025September 10, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Following the recent appointment of Keith Dakin as Senior Vice President of Programming, the newly enlarged Connoisseur Media is

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BREAKING NEWS

Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down

• Jacobs Media Founder & President Fred Jacobs announced he will step down as President at the end of 2026,

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DIGITAL

Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

• Midwest Communications, Inc. has promoted Nick Manente to Vice President & Market Manager of its Evansville, IN market, succeeding

MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE TRANSACTIONS 

MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC STREAMING 

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

October 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

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Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

November 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

• Curtis Media Group Country WQDR (94.7 QDR)/Raleigh has named Jenn Lopez as the new co-host of The Q Morning

WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

LABEL LOVE

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
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Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak
Robinson Assumes The GM Position
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Robinson Assumes The GM Position

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Assumes The GM Position

PROGRAMMING

Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

November 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down
Streetz 94.5/Atlanta Launches ‘Nicks At Night’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN 

Streetz 94.5/Atlanta Launches ‘Nicks At Night’

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Streetz 94.5/Atlanta Launches ‘Nicks At Night’
Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
Coleman Validates Customer Success
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP RATINGS RESEARCH 

Coleman Validates Customer Success

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Coleman Validates Customer Success

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