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FORMAT FLIPS

CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SALES TOP 40 

Condolences: Pat Ebertz

January 3, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KDWB, KQRS

• The close-knit Twin Cities radio community continues to mourn the passing of popular longtime air talent and consultant Pat

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Loper Ready To Rock Nashville

January 3, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WNRQ

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WNRQ (105.9 The Rock)/Nashville has acquired the considerable talents of Rock radio veteran Jeremy Loper to

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Pierre Robert Forever At WMMR

January 3, 2024January 4, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMMR

• Beasley Media Group announces that legendary longtime 93.3 WMMR/Philadelphia midday personality Pierre Robert has signed yet another a multi-year

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Twin Falls Outlook: Sunny

January 2, 2024 kevincarter Illiad Media Group

• Idaho-based Iliad Media Group kicked off 2024 by dialing back the Hot AC format on KIRQ (Q106.7)/Twin Falls and

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE LITE AC PROGRAMMING 

Wave Breaks In Maine

January 2, 2024 kevincarter Binnie Media, WBQQ

• Binnie Media started the New Year by launching Soft AC 99.3 The Wave on WBQQ/Kennebunk, ME, replacing its simulcast

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

Masteller Named PD of Philly’s Fanatic

January 2, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Scott Masteller has been named as the new Program Director of Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia. He replaces

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KISW Debuts ‘Daly Migs’ Morning Show

January 2, 2024January 3, 2024 kevincarter KISW

• Just before the holiday break, the Seattle morning radio landscape was rocked with the retirement of Danny Bonaduce from

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

820 WBAP/DFW, Now With Frequency Modulation

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 kevincarter KLIF-AM, KLIF-FM, WBAP

• Cumulus News-Talk 820 WBAP/Dallas-Ft. Worth, boasting one of the largest radio signals in the U.S., will further expand its

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

WFMS Launches ‘Indy’s Morning Show’

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• Cumulus Country 95.5 WFMS/Indianapolis keeps it in the family and promotes afternoon talent Matt Malone to APD and morning

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC 

Remembering ‘Super Snake’

December 31, 2023January 2, 2024 kevincarter KKFR, KMVA, Supersnake

• Details are still incomplete, but we were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Arizona radio

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BREAKING NEWS

Judge Strikes Down NPR & PBS Defunding
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

Judge Strikes Down NPR & PBS Defunding

March 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Judge Strikes Down NPR & PBS Defunding

• A federal judge in Washington has permanently struck down part of President Trump’s 2025 executive order targeting funding for

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DIGITAL

iHeart New England Handled With Care
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

iHeart New England Handled With Care

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart New England Handled With Care

• iHeartMedia announced that Care Jones has been promoted to Market President, overseeing Providence, RI; Manchester and Portsmouth, NH; and

Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES STREAMING 

Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

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Judge Strikes Down NPR & PBS Defunding
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

Judge Strikes Down NPR & PBS Defunding

March 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Judge Strikes Down NPR & PBS Defunding

• A federal judge in Washington has permanently struck down part of President Trump’s 2025 executive order targeting funding for

iHeart Welcomes Cutburth As EVP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

iHeart Welcomes Cutburth As EVP/Marketing

March 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Welcomes Cutburth As EVP/Marketing
Connoisseur Doubles Up In Lincoln
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Doubles Up In Lincoln

March 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Doubles Up In Lincoln

LABEL LOVE

Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES STREAMING 

Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TOP 40 

iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

PROGRAMMING

Connoisseur Doubles Up In Lincoln
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Doubles Up In Lincoln

March 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Doubles Up In Lincoln
Sliwa Circles Back Home To San Diego
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sliwa Circles Back Home To San Diego

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sliwa Circles Back Home To San Diego
Connoisseur Spins Off Topeka Market
ADULT HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Spins Off Topeka Market

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Spins Off Topeka Market
Audacy Elevates Kenyon To Reg. President
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Audacy Elevates Kenyon To Reg. President

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Elevates Kenyon To Reg. President
Star Sighting In Augusta
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP COUNTRY FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Star Sighting In Augusta

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Star Sighting In Augusta
Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

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