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‘Mazz’ Adds NESN/Red Sox TV Gig

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, NESN

• Beasley announced that Tony Massarotti, half of the award-winning Felger & Mazz show weekday afternoons on WBZ-FM (98.5 The

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Portland’s Austin Adds Sacramento

March 15, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KIFM

• Audacy has named Jeff Austin as Brand Manager of KIFM-AM (ESPN 1320)/Sacramento. He succeeds Danny Freisinger, who was recently

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WSB/Atlanta Celebrates Its Centennial

March 14, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WSB

• This week Cox Media Group (CMG) celebrates the 100-year anniversary of its flagship brand, WSB Radio/Atlanta. The station  broadcast

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Zakk Joins iHeart Rochester/Syracuse

March 14, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WAIO, WHAM, WSYR

• We teased this news in Monday’s RAMP, mostly because its accurate… and now it’s official – iHeartMedia Upstate New

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES 

Saga Seeks Audio Journalists

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Hello, we are Saga Communications, with lots of great markets in the East, South and Midwest. Our goal is

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

KOA’s Zesbaugh Ready To Sleep In

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KOA

• It’s almost the end of a quarter-century era at iHeartMedia News-Talk KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM/Denver, as April

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kaufman Adds KVOR To PD ‘To-Do’ List

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KVOR

• Ryan Kaufman has been promoted to Program Director of Cumulus News-Talk KVOR AM 740/Colorado Springs, CO, while maintaining his

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

KUBE’s Frequency Bequeathed To KJR

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KJR-AM, KJR-FM, KUBE

• iHeartMedia Seattle has ended the mystery over what would become of the 93.3 frequency recently vacated by heritage Rhythmic

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

710 ESPN Now Seattle Sports

March 7, 2022 kevincarter Bonneville Seattle, KIRO-AM

• Bonneville Sports-Talk KIRO-AM (710 ESPN)/Seattle has rebranded as Seattle Sports. The radio flagship of the Mariners and Seahawks will

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GKB Names LA & NYC Managers

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 kevincarter Good Karma Brands

• Good Karma Brands (GKB) announced the appointment of Market Managers for the company’s newly acquired ESPN affiliates in Los

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

• Audacy announced a strategic partnership with the MeidasTouch Network, the fast-growing independent media company founded by brothers Ben, Brett,

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

• Audacy announced a strategic partnership with the MeidasTouch Network, the fast-growing independent media company founded by brothers Ben, Brett,

Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement
Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

LABEL LOVE

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

PROGRAMMING

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

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