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  • Yancey Named Brand Manager, 102.1 JAMS/SF
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CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Aerosmith Taking A Permanent Vacation

August 2, 2024August 5, 2024 kevincarter Aerosmith

• Sad day for millions of Aerosmith fans — the band took to social media to announce that, due to

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Desert Valley Media Group Sold To Zelus, LLC

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, KMVA, KOAI

• Desert Valley Media Group announced the sale of its Phoenix radio group — Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3), Hot AC

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

Missanelli Comes Home To The Fanatic

August 2, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia announces return of prodigal son Mike Missanelli after a two-year absence. The Mike

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jaybeau Wakes Up In New Hampshire

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 kevincarter Binnie Media

• Major market personality Jaybeau Jones is joining Binnie Media’s Classic Hits Frank FM network (106.3 WFNQ/Manchester-Nashua, 98.3 WLNH/Concord-Lakes Region,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Ian Kelly Upped To PD, KZZU/Spokane

August 1, 2024 kevincarter KZZU, Morgan Murphy Media

• Morgan Murphy Media promotes from within and elevates Ian Kelly to Program Director of heritage Adult Top 40 KZZU/Spokane,

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

102 JAMZ Reborn In Orlando

August 1, 2024 kevincarter 102 JAMZ, WQMP

• Audacy announces the relaunch of Orlando’s legendary 102 JAMZ brand, converting WQMP from Alternative FM 101.9 to “Orlando’s Home

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Executive Action: Hope Media Group

August 1, 2024 kevincarter Hope Media Group

• Houston-based Hope Media Group (HMG) is pleased to announce key internal promotions within its leadership team — Tim Dukes

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

A Shockley Development At Paragon

August 1, 2024 kevincarter Paragon

• Paragon has added the talents of veteran public radio fundraising consultant and voice coach Christina Shockley to its consulting

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CBI Protecting Radio’s Future

July 31, 2024 kevincarter College Broadcasters

• College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) announced that its upcoming National Student Media Convention will offer more opportunities than ever for

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

ACM Honors Reveals First Performers

July 31, 2024 kevincarter ACM Honors

• The Academy of Country Music® announced the first round of performers for this month’s 17th Academy of Country Music

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BREAKING NEWS

Sutton To Lead New WSM Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sutton To Lead New WSM Morning Show

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sutton To Lead New WSM Morning Show

• The legendary 650 WSM Radio/Nashville, home of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry broadcast, announced The Kelly Sutton Show will

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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

• Believe, BMG, Concord, Dirty Hit, Glassnote Records, HYBE Corp., Mom+Pop Music, Partisan Records, Sony Music, Universal Music Group and

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

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Yancey Named Brand Manager, 102.1 JAMS/SF
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Yancey Named Brand Manager, 102.1 JAMS/SF

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Yancey Named Brand Manager, 102.1 JAMS/SF

• Audacy Classic Hip Hop KRBQ (102.1 JAMS)/San Francisco has named Andre Yancey as its new Brand Manager. He will

Sutton To Lead New WSM Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sutton To Lead New WSM Morning Show

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sutton To Lead New WSM Morning Show
MIW Opens 4th Speak Up! Mentorship Program
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

MIW Opens 4th Speak Up! Mentorship Program

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Opens 4th Speak Up! Mentorship Program

LABEL LOVE

Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
Remembering Sam Kaiser
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Sam Kaiser

July 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Sam Kaiser
Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

PROGRAMMING

Yancey Named Brand Manager, 102.1 JAMS/SF
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Yancey Named Brand Manager, 102.1 JAMS/SF

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Yancey Named Brand Manager, 102.1 JAMS/SF
Sutton To Lead New WSM Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sutton To Lead New WSM Morning Show

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sutton To Lead New WSM Morning Show
MIW Opens 4th Speak Up! Mentorship Program
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

MIW Opens 4th Speak Up! Mentorship Program

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Opens 4th Speak Up! Mentorship Program
Urban One Resets Dallas Management
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RATINGS SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Resets Dallas Management

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Resets Dallas Management
Zimmer, Mid-West Family Combine Springfield
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Zimmer, Mid-West Family Combine Springfield

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zimmer, Mid-West Family Combine Springfield
Rambo Rolls Into Fredericksburg
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Rambo Rolls Into Fredericksburg

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rambo Rolls Into Fredericksburg

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