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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cape Cod Extended Forecast: Mostly COOL

December 30, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WCIB

• iHeartMedia Classic Hits WCIB/Cape Cod has rebranded as the new COOL 102, “Cape Cod’s Feel Good ’60s and ’70s

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Connoisseur Takes Bakersfield Exit

November 14, 2025November 16, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Bakersfield, CA radio stations to Frequency

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AC CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OLDIES SALES 

Executive Action: South Dakota-Style

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Stacy Giblin has been named the new General Manager of Saga’s Mitchell Media Group, serving the Mitchell, SD market

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

X-Man Marks The Spot In Phoenix

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 kevincarter KAJM, Sierra H Broadcasting

• Sierra H. Broadcasting is thrilled beyond belief to welcome Xavier “The X-Man®” as the new afternoon drive host for

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter WLS-AM

• On Saturday night, July 26, from 10pm until midnight CT, “The Big 89” lives again, as WLS-AM 890/Chicago proudly

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE OLDIES 

Remembering Connie Francis

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 kevincarter Connie Francis

• Connie Francis, the chart-topping pop singer of ’50s and ’60s classics like “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Where The Boys Are,”

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

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

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 kevincarter BIG WECK

• Radio One Buffalo, LLC is thrilled to announced that Buffalo market legend John “J.P.” Piccillo will be making his

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Dr. Demento Retiring From Practice

June 22, 2025 kevincarter Dr. Demento

• Last Tuesday, June 17, the legendary “Dr. Demento” announced his impending retirement, wrapping up a 55-year career as a

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Rooster Crows With Wilson In The Morning

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 kevincarter WCEH-AM

• Talk about your rapid recovery — less than a week after he exited afternoon drive at Duvall Media Group’s

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Oxnard-Ventura Feelin’ Groovy

April 22, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KVYB

• Another Cumulus station has changed course after Westwood One’s recent dissolution of seven 24/7 formats — KVYB (106.3 The

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BREAKING NEWS

Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

• The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced its 2026 Inductees, spotlighting a standout group of artists whose

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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

• Quu Inc., the trusted industry leader providing easy deployment of visual content for radio, has released its 2026 In-Vehicle

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
iHeart New England Handled With Care
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iHeart New England Handled With Care

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart New England Handled With Care
Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

• Quu Inc., the trusted industry leader providing easy deployment of visual content for radio, has released its 2026 In-Vehicle

Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

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Pfeffer Joins PRG As Chief Commercial Officer
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Pfeffer Joins PRG As Chief Commercial Officer

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pfeffer Joins PRG As Chief Commercial Officer

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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

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Black River Pros On The Loose
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Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose
Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
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Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
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Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
Executive Action: Heather Luke
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Executive Action: Heather Luke

April 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Heather Luke

PROGRAMMING

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar
AC CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar
Audacy Denver Bets Heavily On Lundy
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Audacy Denver Bets Heavily On Lundy

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Denver Bets Heavily On Lundy
Richards Named PD Of Eagle & Lone Star/DFW
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Richards Named PD Of Eagle & Lone Star/DFW

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Richards Named PD Of Eagle & Lone Star/DFW
Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC
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Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC
Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta
ADULT HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta

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