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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Meruelo Media Launches CALI 93.9/L.A.

July 18, 2019 kevincarter KXOS, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media promised to share some news about its recently acquired 93.9 KXOS/Los Angeles, and at the frequency-related time of

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Motown’s Vaughn Joins 105.1 The Bounce

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGC

• Beasley Media Group Detroit welcomes Nikki Vaughn into the family as the new midday personality on Rhythmic WMGC (105.1 The

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FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Alpha Media Launches WE 102.9/Amarillo

July 11, 2019 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Just over a month ago we reported that Alpha Media had augmented its Amarillo, TX cluster with the $250,000

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC URBAN 

Wayno Named VP/A&R @ Asylum

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 kevincarter Asylum Records, Warner Music Group

• Wayne “Wayno” Clark has joined Asylum Records, Warner Music Group’s indie-spirited, streaming-focused imprint, as Vice President, A&R. In this role,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC URBAN URBAN AC 

Nimene Named SVP/Urban @ Def Jam

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 kevincarter Def Jam

• In a move that will strengthen Def Jam Recordings‘ promotion initiatives across all platforms, industry vet Natina Nimene has been

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Fayed Named Dir./Marketing For iHeart Boston

July 8, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Boston just introduced Hisham Fayed as its new Director of Marketing. Now safely aboard, Fayed will work closely with

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Rosado Upped To PD Of KUBE/Seattle

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KUBE

• That massive chocolate cake in the break room of the iHeartMedia broadcast complex in Seattle indicates a significant staff

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RHYTHMIC TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Emmis Forms Mediaco, Spins WBLS, WHQT/NY

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 kevincarter Emmis, Mediaco

• Emmis Communications Corporation announced it has signed an agreement with New York investment firm Standard General to form a

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Nobody Can Beat Boston

June 28, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKAF

• iHeartMedia Boston has completed its makeover on WKAF/Brockton, MA, evolving the station from Urban AC to what the company

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Kat Makes Some San Diego Magic

June 27, 2019 kevincarter Local Media San Diego, XHRM

• Local Media San Diego announced the appointment of Kat San Andres as Music Director of Rhythmic AC XHRM (Magic 92.5). She will

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

• It is with heavy hearts that Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announces the passing of legendary rock DJ Mike

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DIGITAL

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

• iHeartMedia announced the lineup for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, the annual concert event taking

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

LABEL LOVE

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
Remembering Bob Jamieson
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bob Jamieson

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson

PROGRAMMING

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios

May 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
Federated Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Federated Pros On The Loose

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Pros On The Loose

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