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Mainstream Rock

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2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the starting lineup for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, happening Friday, Sept. 19

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION 

Jackson’s Road Trip: Topeka To Des Moines

May 28, 2025May 29, 2025 kevincarter KAZR

• Saga’s Des Moines Media Group (DMMG) rolls out the welcome mat for Ethan Jackson, who is joining the company

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock 

Condolences: KISW’s Kevin Diers

May 8, 2025 kevincarter KISW

• Audacy Mainstream Rock KISW/Seattle is dealing with loss of a beloved family member this week — Kevin Diers, host

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

KQRC Now Rocks A Little Differently

May 1, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KQRC

• Audacy Mainstream Rock KQRC (98.9 The Rock)/Kansas City announced a revamped weekday programming schedule — The Church of Lazlo,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

KLOS All-In, All-Night On Alice

March 3, 2025March 2, 2025 kevincarter Alice Cooper, KLOS, Superadio

• Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper‘s Superadio-syndicated radio show, Alice’s Attic with Alice Cooper, touches down in

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CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE TELEVISION 

Meruelo Media Pres./CEO Otto Padron Resigns

February 18, 2025February 19, 2025 kevincarter Meruelo Media

• Otto Padron, President & CEO of Meruelo Media, announced his impending resignation, effective at the end of the month,

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Roach Named SVP/Marketing, Big Loud Rock

February 13, 2025 kevincarter Big Loud Rock

• Big Loud Rock, the Alt/Rock imprint of Big Loud Records, announced the appointment of Brooks Roach as SVP of

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock TOP 40 

Capitol Gets Busy To Head Pop/Rock Digital

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Records

• Capitol Records has named Brian “Busy” Dackowski as Executive Vice President/Head of Pop/Rock Digital Marketing. In his new role

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Shecterle Named VP/MM, CMG San Antonio

February 3, 2025 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group (CMG) has named company veteran Mark Shecterle as the new VP/Market Manager of CMG San Antonio

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KLOS/LA Inks Nik Carter For PM Drive

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 kevincarter KLOS

• Meruelo Media’s 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles is proud to announce the hire of rock radio/television veteran and VO pro Nik

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Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago
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Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

• iHeartMedia Chicago welcomes industry vet Kashon Powell as Vice President of Programming. Effective August 18, she will take over

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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

• Respected music industry pros Dave Kelly and Bekah Digby have joined forces to create a strategic digital and streaming

Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U
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Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

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Team Paragon Drafts Briana O’Higgins
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Team Paragon Drafts Briana O’Higgins

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Team Paragon Drafts Briana O’Higgins

• Public radio pro Briana O’Higgins is joining Team Paragon as Organizational Insights Consultant, working with public media owners to

Moneyball: What People Like About Listening to Radio in the Car
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Moneyball: What People Like About Listening to Radio in the Car

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: What People Like About Listening to Radio in the Car
Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set
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2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set

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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
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Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

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‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …
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‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …
EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint
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EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint
Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter
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Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter
Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin
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Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin
Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago
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Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

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