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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Renee Really Retiring From The River

June 11, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHCN

• Major development at iHeartMedia Classic Hits WHCN (The River 105-9)/Hartford, which announced the impending retirement of longtime midday personality

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

Stevens Wakes Up Back At WLS/Chicago

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-AM

• It’s official: Ray Stevens is the new morning host on Cumulus News-Talk 890 WLS-AM/Chicago. He succeeds Steve Cochran, who

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

Rewind Wakes Up With Brian Phillips

June 10, 2024June 9, 2024 kevincarter Saga Communications, WNND

• Saga Classic Hits simulcast WNND/WNNP (Rewind 103.5/104.3)/Columbus, OH welcomes market veteran Brian Phillips as its new wake-up personality, starting

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Happy Trails, Steve Shannon!

June 9, 2024 kevincarter KZFN

• Sending our thanks and best wishes to longtime Idaho broadcaster Steve Shannon, who announced his retirement from his role

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bill George Named President Of RIBA

June 9, 2024June 10, 2024 kevincarter RIBA

• The Rhode Island Broadcasters Association (RIBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of longtime Rhode Island broadcaster Bill George

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

Otis, Katie & Nick See The Light Of Day

June 7, 2024June 9, 2024 kevincarter WKSZ

• It’s a story we’ve been following for the past six months, and now, finally, the conclusion is in sight

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

‘Mood Killers’ Downshifting To Podcast Form

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 kevincarter Mood Killers

• Marconi & Eddie, a.k.a. The Mood Killers, announced on Friday that they are ending their highly rated morning show

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

NJ101.5 Afternoons Now 50% New

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WKXW

• Significant changes are happening in afternoon drive at Townsquare Media’s WKXW (New Jersey 101.5)/Trenton, NJ, starting with the departure

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES 

Country Opening, Northern Michigan

June 6, 2024June 19, 2024 kevincarter MacDonald Broadcasting, WKCQ

• MacDonald Broadcasting Country WKCQ (98 KCQ)/Saginaw, MI has a full-time opening for an afternoon air talent. BTW: this is

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

gamma. Inks Ridenour As EVP/Promotion

June 6, 2024 kevincarter gamma.

• gamma., the artist-first multimedia platform providing creative and business services across all artistic and commercial formats, announced the appointment

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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

• BMG and Concord announced the successful completion of their combination, creating a new global music company with the scale,

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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

• Triton Digital announced a strategic partnership with RCS, bringing programmatic advertising capabilities to over-the-air (OTA) radio. By connecting RCS’

Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
AWARDS CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

• BMG and Concord announced the successful completion of their combination, creating a new global music company with the scale,

Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING STREAMING 

Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

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Pillar Taps Couchman As Chief Prog. Officer
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Pillar Taps Couchman As Chief Prog. Officer

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pillar Taps Couchman As Chief Prog. Officer

LABEL LOVE

Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
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Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing
A World Without Dolly: Inconceivable
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

A World Without Dolly: Inconceivable

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A World Without Dolly: Inconceivable
Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

PROGRAMMING

Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
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Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
Pillar Taps Couchman As Chief Prog. Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Pillar Taps Couchman As Chief Prog. Officer

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pillar Taps Couchman As Chief Prog. Officer
Eddie’s Alarm Permanently Set At WKSZ
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Eddie’s Alarm Permanently Set At WKSZ

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eddie’s Alarm Permanently Set At WKSZ
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
KRAV & KRMG/Tulsa Complete Dial Swap
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KRAV & KRMG/Tulsa Complete Dial Swap

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KRAV & KRMG/Tulsa Complete Dial Swap
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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