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Mainstream Rock

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

DeSantis Named Promo Director, KCAL/Riverside

September 29, 2021 kevincarter Anaheim Broadcasting, KCAL

• Anaheim Broadcasting’s heritage Rock station 96-7 KCAL Rocks/Riverside, CA is excited to report that it is now back to

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

Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

September 17, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WFLF

• After several days of stunting as “Christmas 94.5,” iHeartMedia got serious in Panama City, FL and flipped former News-Talk

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TOP 40 

iHeart Selling Portsmouth, NH HQ

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WERZ, WHEB

• iHeartMedia has put its longtime Portsmouth, NH broadcast facility on the market for $3.67 million. The 13,362 square-foot building

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Pinfield To Host LiveXLive Rock Countdown

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 kevincarter LiveXLive, Matt Pinfield

• LiveXLive Media has inked legendary radio personality and music historian Matt Pinfield to anchor its weekly rock countdown show

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Grand Opportunity In Grand Junction

May 18, 2021 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media has an immediate opening for a Director of Content (formerly known as OM) for the company’s group

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Palmieri Extended At iHeart Providence

May 14, 2021May 17, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHJY, WSNE

• iHeartMedia Providence announced that the multi-tasking Doug Palmieri has extended his deal with the company for another four years,

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PODCASTING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy, Osiris Announce Joint Venture

May 12, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, Osiris Media

• Audacy and Osiris Media announced a joint venture to create music-themed podcasts. The partnership launches with Breaking Waves: Seattle,

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Westwood One Rocks With Mistress Carrie

April 26, 2021 kevincarter Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One announced that Mistress Carrie, who notably spent more than two decades with the late, great

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Slip-Cue This: ‘Vinylthon’ Returns Saturday!

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 kevincarter Vinylthon, WMSC, WPSC

• Across America and the world, many radio stations will celebrate the unique magic of vinyl records by going vinyl-only

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Poteet On The Loose

March 26, 2021March 28, 2021 kevincarter

• Veteran programmer Crash Poteet is now a free agent as he exits the PD post at LM Communications’ Classic Hits

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BREAKING NEWS

Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION PROGRAMMING SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy

• Urban One, Inc. announced key leadership appointments within its Audio Division, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strong market leadership,

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DIGITAL

Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS SALES STREAMING 

Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

• Connoisseur Media announced new leadership in its Portland, OR market, reinforcing its dedication to local talent, strong community connections,

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION URBAN 

HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

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Local Wave Breaking In Panama City
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Local Wave Breaking In Panama City

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Wave Breaking In Panama City

• Following the massive success of WWAV (102.1 The Wave)/Ft. Walton Beach, FL, JVC Broadcasting has flipped its recently acquired

Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION PROGRAMMING SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
More Of WAUK To Love
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

More Of WAUK To Love

October 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on More Of WAUK To Love

LABEL LOVE

CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates
HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Riser House Rock Rises
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!

PROGRAMMING

Local Wave Breaking In Panama City
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Local Wave Breaking In Panama City

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Wave Breaking In Panama City
Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION PROGRAMMING SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
More Of WAUK To Love
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

More Of WAUK To Love

October 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on More Of WAUK To Love
Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg
Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!
AWARDS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!

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