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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

• iHeartMedia announced that Oscar D’León, Danny Ocean, DJ Nelson and Lenier are joining the lineup for the 2025 iHeartRadio

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Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 kevincarter Adams Radio Group, WQTL

• After a five-day stunt as “W-Q-Tay-L,” playing Taylor Swift 24/7, Adams Radio Group Tallahassee, FL has formally flipped Rhythmic

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Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 kevincarter Riser House

• Riser House Entertainment is proud to announce the official launch of its new Rock division, Riser House Rock (RHR),

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Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter National Black Radio HOF

• Cox Media Group’s WCFB (Star 94.5)/Orlando proudly celebrates four of its own — Elroy Smith, JoJo O’Neal, Lorenzo “Ice

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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• ‘Tis the season for Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago to unveil the ambitious talent line-up for its Twisted 2025 concert

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Country Radio HOF Accepting Nominations

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame (CRHoF) is now accepting nominations for its Class of 2026, with submissions open

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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter World College Radio Day

• This Friday, October 3, hundreds of college radio stations in more than 50 countries will unite for the 15th

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Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WHPT

• The NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and Cox Media Group announced that Hot Talk WHPT (102.5 The Bone)/Tampa Bay will

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Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KVWE

• The city of Amarillo, TX woke up to a lovely surprise on Monday — a shiny new Classic Rock

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Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

September 28, 2025September 29, 2025 kevincarter CPB

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which, sadly, is in the process of winding down operations due to the

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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert
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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

• Beasley Media Group is deeply saddened to announce the passing of legendary 93.3 WMMR/Philadelphia personality Pierre Robert. According to

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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

• iHeartMedia San Francisco has named Annalee Gould as Senior Vice President of Sales for the seven-brand group, effective Monday,

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
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Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles proudly announced its 34th annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, presented by Pepsi, happening December

Star 94.1 Afternoons A Moote Point
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Star 94.1 Afternoons A Moote Point

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Star 94.1 Afternoons A Moote Point
Blazer Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Miami
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Blazer Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Miami

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Blazer Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Miami

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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
NSAI Announces Changes To Board
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NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NSAI Announces Changes To Board
Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
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Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
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Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
Blazer Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Miami
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Blazer Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Miami

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Blazer Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Miami
KELO-FM’s Xmas Relocation Strategy
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KELO-FM’s Xmas Relocation Strategy

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KELO-FM’s Xmas Relocation Strategy
Palm Springs Looks Good In Violette
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Palm Springs Looks Good In Violette

November 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Palm Springs Looks Good In Violette
Reeves Ready To Ride Into Sunset
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Reeves Ready To Ride Into Sunset

November 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Reeves Ready To Ride Into Sunset
Burtscher Elevated At Audacy Country
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING 

Burtscher Elevated At Audacy Country

November 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burtscher Elevated At Audacy Country

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