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FORMAT FLIPS

AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

‘ACM Honors’ Return In August

May 22, 2024 kevincarter ACM Honors

• Which gives you some extra shopping days until the 17th Academy Of Country Music Honors™ returns to Nashville’s historic

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

Mike Aguilar Changes The Station

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 kevincarter WBCT, WSNX

• It’s moving day for Mike Aguilar, APD/midday talent on iHeartMedia Top 40 WSNX/Grand Rapids, MI, who is relinquishing his

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AC FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION 

Dino Isn’t Done, Dammit

May 21, 2024 kevincarter WSNY

• Last month we reported on the personnel changes inside Saga’s Columbus Radio Group in Columbus, OH, most notably, the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Executive Action: iHeartMedia Philadelphia

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 kevincarter WDAS-FM, WUSL

• iHeartMedia has promoted Marie Tolson-Overton to Sales Manager for Urban AC WDAS-FM and Urban WUSL (Power 99)/Philadelphia, effective immediately.

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘Beth & Friends’ Ups Babinski To Co-Host

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KESZ

• iHeartMedia AC KESZ (99.9 KEZ)/Phoenix promotes from within and formally elevates Andrew Babinski to Co-Host on the long-running Beth

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

From A Galaxy Close, Close By

May 20, 2024May 22, 2024 kevincarter Galaxy Label Group

• Nashville-based Galaxy Label Group has unveiled its killer Promotion team, led by (l-r): VP of Promotion Kerry Wolfe, and

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Encouraging Radio’s Next Generation

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 kevincarter WSDP

• Given all of the “radio is dying” rhetoric being carelessly tossed around by alarmists looking for clicks, it’s encouraging

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CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering Jim McGaw

May 20, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WOLX

• We keep losing legends…. the latest loss is Jim McGaw, a beloved presence on Madison, WI radio for more

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

DJ ECTO1 Named APD Of KDAY

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 kevincarter KDAY, Meruelo Media

• Matthew “DJ ECTO1” Hernandez, MD of Meruelo Media Classic Hip Hop 93.5 KDAY/Los Angeles has been promoted to Assistant

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Alpha Media Feeling ‘Bull’-ish In Chicago?

May 19, 2024May 20, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media

• RAMP has learned of several personnel cuts inside Alpha Media’s suburban Chicago group amidst rumors of an imminent format

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BREAKING NEWS

CMA Reveals Finalists For ’26 Broadcast Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

CMA Reveals Finalists For ’26 Broadcast Awards

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Reveals Finalists For ’26 Broadcast Awards

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the finalists for the 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards, which annually honor outstanding achievement

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DIGITAL

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

• 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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
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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Mix 100/Denver Cancels Its Morning Show
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Mix 100/Denver Cancels Its Morning Show

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mix 100/Denver Cancels Its Morning Show

• UPDATED: KSE Radio announced the discontinuation of the Jeremy, Katy & Josh Morning Show on Hot AC KIMN (Mix

Castor Named Market Pres., iHeart Salt Lake City
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES TOP 40 

Castor Named Market Pres., iHeart Salt Lake City

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Castor Named Market Pres., iHeart Salt Lake City
CMA Reveals Finalists For ’26 Broadcast Awards
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CMA Reveals Finalists For ’26 Broadcast Awards

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Reveals Finalists For ’26 Broadcast Awards

LABEL LOVE

Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING STREAMING 

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

Castor Named Market Pres., iHeart Salt Lake City
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES TOP 40 

Castor Named Market Pres., iHeart Salt Lake City

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Castor Named Market Pres., iHeart Salt Lake City
CMA Reveals Finalists For ’26 Broadcast Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

CMA Reveals Finalists For ’26 Broadcast Awards

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Reveals Finalists For ’26 Broadcast Awards
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING STREAMING 

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

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