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Mainstream Rock

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Let’s Put Bec On The Cover Of ‘Inked’

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 kevincarter KKBZ, Lotus

• Say hello to Rebecah “Bec” Rye — she’s the 7-midnight jock on Lotus Mainstream Rock KKBZ (105.1 The Blaze)/Fresno.

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

WBUF/Buffalo Adds Talented Humans

January 20, 2021 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WBUF

• Hoping to ride the high tide created in Buffalo by the Bills playing in the AFC Championship this weekend,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

James Upped To OM At Midwest Wausau

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 kevincarter Midwest Communications

• Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications in Wausau, WI announced the promotion of Rusty James to the newly created position of

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES 

Happy 40th, KFMX/Lubbock!

January 18, 2021January 17, 2021 kevincarter KFMX, Townsquare Media

• Today, Jan. 18, 2021, Townsquare Media’s legendary KFMX (FMX 94.5)/Lubbock, TX celebrates 40 years of rocking Buddy Holly‘s hometown!

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

oWOW/Cleveland, Over & Out

January 11, 2021 kevincarter oWow

• Legendary Cleveland broadcaster John Gorman announced that his six-year-old online “Timeless Rock” radio station, oWOW/Cleveland will formally cease operations

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Pinfield New — & Approved — At KLOS

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 kevincarter KLOS, Matt Pinfield, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media announces an impactful addition to the staff of heritage Rock station KLOS/Los Angeles, as nationally known rock

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

‘Morning Buzz’ Re-Ups Again At iHeart NH

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 kevincarter Greg Kretschmar, iHeartMedia, WGIR, WHEB

• Looks like this Greg & The Morning Buzz show is starting to catch on… iHeartMedia Portsmouth & Manchester, NH

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Stephens Salutes Captains Del Rio & Venable

January 8, 2021 kevincarter Stephens Media Group

• Stephens Media Group announces the promotion of Tommy Del Rio and Josh Venable to the rank of Format Captains.

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

98 Rock/Baltimore Seeks An APD

January 7, 2021 kevincarter Hearst, WIYY

• Highly-rated Hearst Mainstream Rock WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore, one of the longest-running rock stations in America, and the flagship radio

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS 

Memphis Radio Icon Chris Jarman Dies At 50

December 16, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WXMX

• We were saddened today to learn of the untimely passing of Memphis radio icon Chris Jarman, co-host of the

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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

• Major changes are afoot in Milwaukee, as RAMP has confirmed that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and

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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

• WOW Radio CT is thrilled to announce that longtime radio pros Brian Smith and Pam Landry are the winners

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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LATEST POSTS

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

• Black River Entertainment is proud to announce the elevation of Kellie LaJack to Director of National Promotion, effective immediately.

Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

LABEL LOVE

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action

PROGRAMMING

Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
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Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

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