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Mainstream Rock

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

McCartney Back On SLC Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KBER, KENZ

• Cumulus Media has tapped into the talents of longtime Salt Lake City radio pro Jeff McCartney as Operations Manager/Program

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 kevincarter WIYY

• After more than 20 years as one of the most recognizable voices in Baltimore radio, Amelia Ryerse — best

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group San Antonio Radio welcomes veteran Texas-based programmer Jay Shannon as its new Operations Manager, effective May

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

98 Rock Presents: Abe, Ashley & Marty

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KRXQ

• Audacy’s KRXQ (98 Rock)/Sacramento just took the wraps off a new weekday lineup, effective Monday, April 20 — Abe

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TOP 40 

Cumulus Inks Wirthlin To Run Salt Lake City

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has appointed Joyce Wirthlin as VP/Market Manager for the company’s five Salt Lake City brands — AC

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank

March 25, 2026 kevincarter KLOS, Superadio

• Superadio Networks announced a syndication partnership with Toad Hop Network, the production company founded by radio personality Frank Kramer,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Chaz & AJ Now Straddle Long Island Sound

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WPLR, WWSK

• Connoisseur Media announced that the long-running, nationally recognized Chaz and AJ Show, based at WPLR/New Haven, CT, will expand

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Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• A very rare programming opportunity has opened at Cox Media Group (CMG) San Antonio following news of the impending

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Hawk Named Brand Mgr., KSEG & KRXQ/Sacto

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 kevincarter KKDO, KRXQ, KSEG

• Audacy has announced the expansion of Andy Hawk‘s role, naming him Brand Manager of Classic Rock KSEG (96.9 The

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ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

The Ft. Walton Programming Dept.

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 kevincarter JVC Broadcasting, WHWY

• JVC Broadcasting is proud to announce the promotion of Scott Mallory to Operations Manager for the Ft. Walton Beach

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BREAKING NEWS

Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
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Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) announced its 2027 Officers and Board of Directors, elected during the association’s

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DIGITAL

RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

• RCS Worldwide announced the appointment of two senior executives who will play pivotal roles in shaping the company’s product

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC STREAMING 

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

October 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
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Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Chris Cline: Free Agent
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent

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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

• Zimmer Communications has named veteran programmer and consultant Mike Stern as its new Director of Programming, effective Monday, Nov.

Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
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Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

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Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
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Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

LABEL LOVE

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
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Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
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Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
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Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak
Robinson Assumes The GM Position
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Robinson Assumes The GM Position

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Assumes The GM Position
Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting
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Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

PROGRAMMING

Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
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Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
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Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
The Show Must Go On… & Will
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

The Show Must Go On… & Will

November 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Show Must Go On… & Will
Valentine’s Day Again At Hubbard
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Valentine’s Day Again At Hubbard

October 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Again At Hubbard

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