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Mainstream Rock

CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Roberts To Program KRXQ & KSEG/Sacramento

August 31, 2022September 1, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KRXQ, KSEG

• Audacy Sacramento welcomes Aaron Roberts as the new Brand Manager of Mainstream Rock KRXQ (98 Rock) and Classic Rock

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FRONT PAGE LEGAL Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Corus Cuts Derringer Loose

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 kevincarter CILQ, Corus

• Corus Entertainment announced that it has terminated John Derringer, longtime morning host on Mainstream Rock CILQ (Q107)/Toronto, some nine

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

Stan & Haney Held Over Indefinitely

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WRXK

• Beasley Media Group is pretty damned thrilled to announce that Stan & Haney, longtime afternoon drive duo on Mainstream

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FRONT PAGE LEGAL Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘John Derringer Situation’ Remains Fluid

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 kevincarter CILQ, Corus

• The close-knit Toronto radio community continues to reel from the mounting allegations of verbal abuse and harassment against John

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ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

CMG Elevates Steve Stewart & Chris Lloyd

May 9, 2022May 10, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group announced that Steve Stewart has been promoted to Director of Country Content, and Chris Lloyd has

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Killabrew Named PD of WJJK & WNDX/Indy

April 25, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJJK, WNDX

• Cumulus Media welcomes veteran programmer Mike “Killabrew” Mondell as the new Program Director of Classic Hits WJJK and Mainstream

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ACTIVE ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock TOP 40 

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters Drummer, Dies At 50

March 25, 2022March 28, 2022 kevincarter Foo Fighters

• UPDATED: Music fans around the world are still coming to grips with the news that Taylor Hawkins, the longtime

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Browning Joins Townsquare San Angelo

March 4, 2022March 6, 2022 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Joe Browning has joined Townsquare Media San Angelo, TX as Director of Content for the five-station group — Mainstream

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AC CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock OLDIES SALES 

Fried Named NSM, Connoisseur Long Island

February 23, 2022 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced the promotion of Ron Fried to National Sales Manager for the company’s five-station Long Island group

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Keith & Tony Ride Again!

February 6, 2022February 6, 2022 kevincarter WKDD, WRQK

• Reunited — and it feels, well, fairly OK, and thanks for asking, at iHeartMedia Hot AC WKDD/Akron, OH, as

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BREAKING NEWS

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the winners of the 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Country

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Promotions Galore At CMA
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE 

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

• Congrats to Rich McLaughlin, who has been formally named General Manager of Fordham University’s 90.7 WFUV/New York. McLaughlin, a

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

LABEL LOVE

Remembering Barry Lyons
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Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons
Executive Action At River House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House
Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES REUNIONS 

Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

PROGRAMMING

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE 

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
David Weiss Goes On On Top
AC EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

David Weiss Goes On On Top

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on David Weiss Goes On On Top

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