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CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE 

Classic Hits Come To Johnstown, PA

March 11, 2019 kevincarter Bob Hamilton

• New Jersey-based Zip2, LLC and consultant-to-the-stars Bob Hamilton have joined forces to bring the sweet, well-tested sounds of Classic Hits

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Rahmani Named SVP/Sales Radio One, Reach Media

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 kevincarter Radio One, REACH Media, Urban One

• Josh Rahmani has been elevated to Senior Vice President, National and Network Sales for Radio One and Reach Media. In

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Radio One Needs DC & Philly PDs!

March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• RAMP has learned that Radio One has two prime programming opportunities immediately available in Washington, DC and Philadelphia. VP of

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC SERVICE 

WGN Reboots ‘Extension 720’

March 10, 2019 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced that Chicago native Justin Kaufmann will host the return of the station’s iconic Extension 720, which will air

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DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Jolt Of Energy For Ernie Martinez

March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Congrats are in order for Ernie Martinez, Alpha Media’s National Director of Digital Content, who is about to become at

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

NV89 Sets New Programming Team

March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 kevincarter Nevada Public Radio, NV89

• Nevada Public Radio (NVPR) announces updated on-air and management roles for KVNV (NV89), the company’s Reno/Carson City, NV music

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CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Planet Radio Returns To Jacksonville

March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Jacksonville, Lex & Terry

• iHeartMedia Jacksonville has revived the “Planet Radio” brand made famous in the market from 2005-2010, flushing Adult Hits on

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AC FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Emmis Austin Launches Star 93.3

March 8, 2019March 11, 2019 kevincarter Emmis Austin, KGSR

• After several weeks of rumors, Emmis Austin has made a move with former Triple A KGSR, with the launch

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Prime PD & Morning Gigs @ CMG Tampa!

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 kevincarter Cox Media Group Tampa

• Cox Media Group in sunny Tampa, Florida has two prime opportunities now available — 1) Top 40 WPOI (Hot 101.5) is

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ALTERNATIVE FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Elvis Has Left The Building

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 kevincarter ALT105.3, Entercom

• Entercom Alternative KITS (ALT 105.3)/San Francisco has parted company with morning co-host Elvis after less than a year in the chair.

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BREAKING NEWS

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

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DIGITAL

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York

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LATEST POSTS

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

LABEL LOVE

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
AWARDS CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
Condolences: Ray Caviano
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

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