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

Danny P Circles Back To Groove 99.3

March 18, 2025March 19, 2025 kevincarter Alpha Media, KKBB

• It’s a Bakersfield homecoming for Central Valley radio pro “DJ Danny P” Palacios, who has returned to do middays

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Nominees Revealed For ’25 EDMAs

March 13, 2025 kevincarter EDMAs

• The nominees have been announced for the 2025 Electronic Dance Music Awards. The invite-only event is returning to its

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

Power 106 Debuts Adjusted Lineup

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 kevincarter Power 106

• Meruelo Media’s KPWR (Power 106)/Los Angeles announced a revamped on-air schedule, starting with the elevation of Justin Credible (pictured)

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

Fresno Forecast: Muy Caliente

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 kevincarter KKBZ, Lotus Communications

• After nearly two decades as an Active Rock station, and “to better reflect the evolving tastes and cultural vibrancy

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CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE TELEVISION 

Meruelo Media Pres./CEO Otto Padron Resigns

February 18, 2025February 19, 2025 kevincarter Meruelo Media

• Otto Padron, President & CEO of Meruelo Media, announced his impending resignation, effective at the end of the month,

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

KKFR’s Gello Now Sporting APD Stripes

February 4, 2025 kevincarter KKFR

• Zelus Media Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix is proud as heck to announce that the honorable Mr. Deongello “Gello” Vanorsby,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Shay Did It — Upped To PD Of KMEL/SF

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KMEL

• iHeartMedia’s 106.1 KMEL/San Francisco, “No. 1 for Hip Hop and R&B in the Bay Area” announced that longtime station

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CHARITY CLASSIC HIP HOP CLASSIC ROCK EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Meruelo Media Aids SoCal Fire Relief

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 kevincarter Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media, the largest minority-owned single market specialty media cluster in Southern California, is partnering with the American Red

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Montoya Wakes Up On KKFR/Phoenix

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 kevincarter KKFR

• Zelus Media Group’s KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix welcomes Gabriel “Gabe” Montoya to the J & Jay In The Morning show,

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 URBAN 

Magelof Named Dir./Marketing, iHeart NYC

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Z100

• iHeartMedia has elevated Emily Magelof to Director of Marketing and Promotions for the company’s seven-station New York group, effective

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BREAKING NEWS

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

• Howard Stern laid off nearly a dozen staffers earlier this week, according to Page Six, because he’s reportedly preparing

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Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH STREAMING 

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

• Cumulus Media and Xperi Inc. announced that Cumulus has signed on as the first commercial licensee for the DTS

Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION Video 

Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

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‘HJY’s Paul & Al Announce Retirement
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

‘HJY’s Paul & Al Announce Retirement

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘HJY’s Paul & Al Announce Retirement

• The end of the illustrious “Paul & Al Era” at iHeartMedia’s WHJY (94HJY)/Providence will soon come to its inevitable

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH STREAMING 

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
River House Debuts The House Management
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

River House Debuts The House Management

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on River House Debuts The House Management
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

PROGRAMMING

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH STREAMING 

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
Last Conclave Names Last Rockwell Winners
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Last Conclave Names Last Rockwell Winners

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Last Conclave Names Last Rockwell Winners
Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology
Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide
Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

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