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Mainstream Rock

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

Albuquerque Rocks Out With ‘The Pit’

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media just launched a new Rock station in Albuquerque, NM — 1050 KTBL-AM flips from “Talk Business Life” to

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ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock 

Ozzy Cancels North American Tour

February 17, 2020 kevincarter Ozzy Osbourne

• Rolling Stone reports that Ozzy Osbourne has canceled the upcoming North American leg of his No More Tours 2 as he seeks treatment

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day At KSHE 95/St. Louis

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KSHE

• Hubbard Radio’s iconic St. Louis Rock station KSHE 95 announces a new lineup starting on Monday, January 20. As you might

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AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES 

Meet Your 2020 Rock Hall Inductees

January 15, 2020 kevincarter Rock Hall Of Fame

• The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced this year’s inductees: Nine Inch Nails, The Notorious B.I.G., Whitney

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ADULT HITS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Hubbard St. Louis Finds Its Missing Linck

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KSHE, WARH

• Hubbard Radio St. Louis has named Marty Linck as the new Brand Content Director of Adult Hits WARH (106.5 The Arch) and

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AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Mid-West Pros On The Loose

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 kevincarter Mid-West Family

• It’s become a tough 4th quarter reality for the radio business, as pre-holiday budget cuts come calling uncomfortably close

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Bosch Named SVPP For iHeart Greensboro

October 7, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has tapped JT Bosch as Senior Vice President of Programming for the company’s Greensboro market, effective October 14. He

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock TELEVISION TRANSACTIONS 

Green Day Shoots, Scores With The NHL

September 30, 2019 kevincarter Green Day, NHL

• The National Hockey League (NHL®) has entered into a two-year, cross-platform marketing and promotional partnership with five-time Grammy Award-winning

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ADULT HITS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Promotion Party In Wausau-Stevens Point!

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 kevincarter NRG Media

• Those matching cakes in the break room at NRG Media of Wausau-Stevens Point, WI are a dead giveaway that

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock TOP 40 

Thirty Tigers Welcomes Mike DePippa

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 kevincarter Thirty Tigers

• Nashville-based entertainment firm Thirty Tigers has appointed promo pro Mike DePippa as SVP of Promotion And Artist Development. In his

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BREAKING NEWS

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED 10/9: RAMP has confirmed that iHeartMedia is undergoing another round of layoffs. No word yet on how extensive

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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
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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
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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 EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 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
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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 EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 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
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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!
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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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