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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Dex & Barbie T Remotely Return To Greenville

September 23, 2024 kevincarter WFBC

• After promoting that “change” was coming for the past week, Audacy Top 40 WFBC (B93.7)/Greenville, SC revealed that two

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC URBAN AC 

Church Finally Gets To Represent The ‘D’

September 23, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WDMK, WMGC

• Beasley Media Group has tapped Clay Church as the new Program Director of Rhythmic AC WMGC (105.1 The Bounce)

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering Al McCoy

September 22, 2024 kevincarter

• We were saddened to hear of the passing of Al McCoy, the legendary “Voice Of The Phoenix Suns” for

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Ace + TJ – Ace + Riggins

September 22, 2024 kevincarter Ace and TJ

• A surprising radio development broke out of Charlotte late last week, as it was announced that the three-decade-long partnership

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AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

It’s Official: Radio HOF Class Of ’24

September 20, 2024September 22, 2024 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Radio Hall of Fame inducted its distinguished Class of 2024 on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Omni Nashville

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP STREAMING 

Dave, Ken & Molly: The Sequel

September 20, 2024September 22, 2024 kevincarter KZZU

• For all those fans wondering what was next for Spokane radio icons Dave Sposito, Molly Allen and Ken Hopkins,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Niko Petrou Inks ‘BIG’ Extension

September 20, 2024September 22, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KOOL-FM

• Audacy has announced a multiyear contract extension with Niko Petrou to remain in afternoon drive on Classic Hits KOOL

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wes Styles Gets Lazer Treatment In Iowa

September 18, 2024 kevincarter KAZR, Saga Communications

• We now know where Wes Styles has landed — scenic Des Moines, IA, as the newly named Program Director

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Remembering JD Souther

September 18, 2024 kevincarter JD Souther

• JD Souther, the singer, songwriter and actor who co-wrote some of the biggest hits of the Eagles, like “New

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

SMN Chair/CEO Randy Goodman Sets Retirement

September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music announced that Randy Goodman, Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Nashville will retire at the end of

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BREAKING NEWS

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

• Triple Tigers Co-President Raffaella Braun has been named sole President of the label as Co-President Annie Ortmeier has stepped

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DIGITAL

RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

• RCS Worldwide announced the appointment of two senior executives who will play pivotal roles in shaping the company’s product

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC STREAMING 

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

October 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Chris Cline: Free Agent
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent

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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP STREAMING 

Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

• Zimmer Communications has named veteran programmer and consultant Mike Stern as its new Director of Programming, effective Monday, Nov.

Coleman Validates Customer Success
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP RATINGS RESEARCH 

Coleman Validates Customer Success

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Coleman Validates Customer Success
Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

LABEL LOVE

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak
Robinson Assumes The GM Position
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Robinson Assumes The GM Position

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Assumes The GM Position

PROGRAMMING

Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP STREAMING 

Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
Coleman Validates Customer Success
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP RATINGS RESEARCH 

Coleman Validates Customer Success

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Coleman Validates Customer Success
Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
The Show Must Go On… & Will
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

The Show Must Go On… & Will

November 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Show Must Go On… & Will

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