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Mainstream Rock

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Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!

October 28, 2025 kevincarter KNAC

• On paper this sounds like a Halloween stunt… however, we are assured that it most certainly is NOT —

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

LA Lloyd On The Loose

October 11, 2025October 12, 2025 kevincarter KLBJ, Waterloo Media

• Austin’s own LA Lloyd reached out to let us know that he has exited his dual role as Program

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 kevincarter Riser House

• Riser House Entertainment is proud to announce the official launch of its new Rock division, Riser House Rock (RHR),

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING 

The [98 Rock] Programming Dept.

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 kevincarter WIYY

• Hearst Mainstream Rock WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore has elevated Creative Services Producer Scott Lester to Programming & Production Coordinator, effective

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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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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rochester Now Rocks Harder

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WAIO

• iHeartMedia Hot Talk/Active Rock WAIO (Radio 95.1)/Rochester has morphed into ROCK 95.1, “Rochester’s Real Rock,” billed as “the city’s

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 kevincarter JVC Broadcasting

• JVC Broadcasting is sharing the love and extending the reach of  WBON (92.1 The Bone)/Ft. Walton Beach, FL with

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN 

MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas

August 19, 2025August 20, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KSNE, KWNR, KYMT

• iHeartMedia has elevated MoJoe Roberts, PD of Country KWNR (95.5 The Bull)/Las Vegas, to Senior Vice President of Programming

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 kevincarter Hearst Television, WIYY

• Baltimore’s iconic rock station, Hearst Television’s WIYY (98 Rock), the radio home of youuuurrrr Baltimore Ravens and Orioles has

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ACTIVE ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock 

Frank Wood, Jr. — “Serious About Fun”

July 30, 2025 kevincarter WEBN

• Frank “Bo” Wood Jr., the founder of WEBN/Cincinnati, affectionately known as Cincinnati’s “Commissioner of Fun,” died July 29 at

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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert
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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

• Beasley Media Group is deeply saddened to announce the passing of legendary 93.3 WMMR/Philadelphia personality Pierre Robert. According to

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DIGITAL

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

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

• iHeartMedia San Francisco has named Annalee Gould as Senior Vice President of Sales for the seven-brand group, effective Monday,

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

• The Radio Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2025 Thursday evening, October 30, at the 2025 Radio Hall

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement
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Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement

LABEL LOVE

Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
NSAI Announces Changes To Board
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NSAI Announces Changes To Board
Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

PROGRAMMING

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION TRANSACTIONS 

Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

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