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Mainstream Rock

FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION 

Bubba Exits WRXK/Ft. Myers

July 9, 2018 kevincarter

• Alert ears in the Ft. Myers, FL area noticed that Bubba The Love Sponge is now M.I.A. from the airwaves

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock 

Toronto Loves Greta Van Fleet

July 9, 2018July 8, 2018 kevincarter

• Here’s a little story — in April of 2017, Dale Robertson of Universal Music Canada dropped by the office of

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

KFM-BFM Calls B.S. On Paper

July 8, 2018 kevincarter Tegna

• Seems that “a local San Diego newspaper” created some unnecessary controversy last week when it dramatically stated that the

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EDUCATION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION 

Kelli Cluque Going Back To School

June 29, 2018 kevincarter

• After spending 20-plus years over several tours of duty at Anaheim Broadcasting’s KCAL (96-7 KCAL Rocks!)/San Bernardino, longtime APD/MD/midday

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Jacent Jackson New PD of KFOG/SF

June 28, 2018July 2, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom

• Cumulus Media appointed 20-year Rock programming pro Jacent Jackson as the new Program Director of San Francisco’s legendary Rock station,

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES 

Always Trust A Station Over 50

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 kevincarter

• Beasley’s legendary Philadelphia Rock station WMMR celebrates 50 years of broadcasting on Sunday, April 29! WMMR was born on April

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROS IN MOTION 

You CAN Go Home Again

April 19, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus

• Lyndsey Marie is making her triumphant return to Atlanta to do her midday show in-studio once again at Cumulus Media’s WNNX

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock OPPORTUNITIES 

Middays Open @ T95/ Wichita

April 18, 2018April 17, 2018 kevincarter Inc.

• Scripps Media Mainstream Rock KICT (T95, The Rock Station)/Wichita has a rare midday opening — after more than 20 years in

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROS IN MOTION 

Mikey + Mike V = ‘Mikey & V’

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 kevincarter

• KFMB Stations’ Variety Rock KFMB-FM (100.7 KFM-BFM)/San Diego announces an upcoming afternoon drive enhancement — beginning Monday, April 9, current

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Kurdziel Ready To (Regionally) Rock!

March 19, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus

• Cumulus Media has promoted Rock programming pro Jim Kurdziel to the lofty new position of Regional Vice President, Programming

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Your 2025 Radio Mercury Award Winners!
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Your 2025 Radio Mercury Award Winners!

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your 2025 Radio Mercury Award Winners!

• Winners of the 2025 Radio Mercury Awards were announced Thursday evening at the 34th annual awards presentation held at

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Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

• iHeartMedia and The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrate The Breakfast Club podcast surpassing one billion downloads, joining a very

Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on “Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
United Stations + yaman.AI
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PRODUCTION SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations + yaman.AI

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Remembering Charleston’s TJ Phillips
CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering Charleston’s TJ Phillips

June 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Charleston’s TJ Phillips

• We’ve lost yet another longtime radio pro — TJ Phillips, co-host of the highly rated TJ & Jessica Morning

Moneyball: 3 More Things that Make (Country) DJs Great
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Moneyball: 3 More Things that Make (Country) DJs Great

June 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: 3 More Things that Make (Country) DJs Great
Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’

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Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records
New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela
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New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela
Femia Elevated To COO At MCA
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

Femia Elevated To COO At MCA

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Femia Elevated To COO At MCA
Big Machine Races Past Two Decades
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Big Machine Races Past Two Decades

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Races Past Two Decades
Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES STREAMING TOP 40 

2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced

PROGRAMMING

Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’
Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York
New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins
Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows
Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose

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