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Mainstream Rock

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Remembering Steven Clean

October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 kevincarter Steven Clean

• Another legend lost this week – iconic rock jock Steven “Clean” Segal, best known for his memorable stints at

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ACTIVE ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock 

Artie Gentile: Free Agent

October 17, 2022 kevincarter RCA Records

• Promotion pro Artie Gentile has parted ways with RCA Records after his second seven-year stint, most recently as Vice

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Ramos Returns To Interscope In EVP Role

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 kevincarter Interscope Records

• Interscope Records announced the appointment of music industry veteran Xavier Ramos to the position of Executive Vice President of

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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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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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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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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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BREAKING NEWS

Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

• Earlier this week RAMP reported that Bruce Logan had returned to Audacy Houston as VP of Programming & Ops.

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Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
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Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

• Red Apple Media announced the hire of Bert Goldman as Chief Technology Officer. The announcement was made jointly by

Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
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Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
NRRC Strengthened By New Members
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NRRC Strengthened By New Members

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRRC Strengthened By New Members
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U
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Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

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KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

• Public radio KQED/San Francisco this week announced it’s laying off 45 people and losing 12 more who took voluntary

Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

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Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
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Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
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Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set
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2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set
BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

PROGRAMMING

KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
Portland Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Portland Pros On The Loose

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Portland Pros On The Loose
Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!
Miller Bounces Back To Rubber City
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Miller Bounces Back To Rubber City

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Miller Bounces Back To Rubber City

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