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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026February 11, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KFI-AM

• iHeartMedia’s KFI AM 640/Los Angeles announced a revised weekday lineup — beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17, John Kobylt moves from

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKTU

• Today, Feb. 10, 2026, iHeartMedia’s WKTU (103.5 KTU), The Beat of New York, proudly celebrates its 30th Anniversary, marking

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS Online Registration Ends Soon

February 9, 2026 kevincarter CRS 2026

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announced that Wednesday, February 18, marks the final day to register online for CRS 2026,

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026February 10, 2026 kevincarter BMLG, The Valory Music Co.

• Respected music industry veteran George Briner announced his retirement as President of The Valory Music Co. after more than

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ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Las Vegas seamlessly segued out of Super Bowl weekend by flipping KYMT (93.1 The Mountain) from Rock to

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Bill Stewart Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Tucson

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KRQQ

• iHeartMedia Tucson has named Bill “Stu” Stewart as Senior Vice President of Programming for the market’s eight brands, including

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Condolences: Brad Arnold

February 8, 2026February 9, 2026 kevincarter 3 Doors Down

• Brad Arnold, the lead singer and founding member of 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, Feb. 7 after a year-long

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hampton Roads A Safe Harbor For Yacht Rock

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Max Media Hampton Roads, WTWV

• Max Media’s WTWV (92.9 The Wave)/Norfolk is officially “dropping anchor in smoother waters” as it transitions from Hot AC

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC URBAN URBAN AC 

CMG Miami Names ‘Johnny Promo & Activations Mgr.’

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WEDR, WFEZ, WFLC, WHQT

• Cox Media Group (CMG) Miami announced the appointment of John Coscia as Promotions and Activations Manager, effective Feb. 16.

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AC ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Dolle Named VP/MM, Cumulus Cincinnati

February 6, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has appointed 30-year Cincinnati media pro Trey Dolle as VP/Market Manager for the company’s Cincinnati radio group

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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

• Veteran talent manager Clint Higham, former longtime Warner Music Nashville Chairman John Esposito, Big Machine Records EVP/GM Kris Lamb

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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

• Veteran talent manager Clint Higham, former longtime Warner Music Nashville Chairman John Esposito, Big Machine Records EVP/GM Kris Lamb

Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio
Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando

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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
Borchetta Branches Into Management
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Branches Into Management
Power Surge In Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City
McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune
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Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

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Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio
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Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio
Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando
AWMF Announces 2026 Board
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AWMF Announces 2026 Board

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AWMF Announces 2026 Board
Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC
Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba
iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League

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