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Remembering John Lansing

August 17, 2024 kevincarter NPR

• Former NPR CEO John Lansing died Wednesday, August 14 at his lakeside home in Wisconsin, just six months after

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Condolences: Jack Russell

August 16, 2024 kevincarter Great White

• Jack Russell, who led the popular ’80s hard rock band Great White, and is forever associated with one of

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES RHYTHMIC 

KS107.5/Denver Leans Into Throwbacks

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KQKS

• Audacy Rhythmic KQKS (KS107.5)/Denver announced a major shift music strategy — As PD DJ Buck reports, “Starting today at

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Norfolk Wakes Up With Waters & West

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 kevincarter Max Media, WGH-FM

• Max Media of Hampton Roads is proud to announce the the impending launch of a new morning show on

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Songer Virtually Returns To 1040 WHO

August 16, 2024August 17, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHO-AM

• iHeartMedia’s NewsRadio 1040 WHO/Des Moines, IA announced that Emery Songer will anchor the new show, Emory on Iowa, weekdays

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Cumulus Makes Louisiana Programming Moves

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media announced a bunch of programming department upgrades across several key Louisiana markets, starting with the promotion of

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

News Director Opening In Michigan

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WTVB

• The community may be smaller, but this certainly isn’t small market radio — Midwest Communications’ award-winning Full Service /

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Bob & Tom Re-Up With Westwood One

August 15, 2024 kevincarter Bob and Tom Show, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and The BOB & TOM Show announce that they have entered into a long-term renewal agreement.

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Executive Action: Hope Media Group

August 15, 2024 kevincarter Hope Media Group

• Hope Media Group has named Phillip Turpin to the newly created position of Chief of Technology, where he will

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Greg Kihn

August 15, 2024August 19, 2024 kevincarter Greg Kihn

• We are saddened to learn of the passing of Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980’s hits “Jeopardy” and

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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

• The FCC has voted to advance the Commission’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of its broadcast ownership rules. The Commission seeks

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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

• Colleen Valkoun has returned to iHeartMedia Milwaukee as the newly named Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. These are

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TOP 40 

Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

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NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
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NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

•  The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is accepting entries for the 40th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards, which honor

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Riser House Rock Rises
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!
Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

PROGRAMMING

NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
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NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN AC 

Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

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