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SPANISH-LANGUAGE

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Mason Adds Chicago To SBS NY Role

October 12, 2022 kevincarter SBS

• Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) announced that Maire Mason, VP/General Manager of WSKQ-FM & WPAT-FM/New York has been awarded similar VP/GM

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Audacy To Launch Radio Libre 790/Miami

September 30, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WAXY-AM

• Audacy announced it will flip Sports-Talk WAXY-AM (790 The Ticket)/Miami to Spanish conservative talk Radio Libre 790 on Oct.

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOP 40 

iHeart Tucson Launches Mega 97.1

September 26, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Mega 97.1

• After a weekend of stunting, iHeartMedia Tucson flipped 97.1, the former home of Hot AC KMIY (My 97.1) to

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Bauermeister Returns To SBS/Orlando & Tampa

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 kevincarter SBS

• Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) has named Fernando Bauermeister as General Manager of Latin Contemporary duo WPYO (El Nuevo

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOP 40 

Pérez Named PD, Philly’s Rumba 106.1

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 kevincarter Rumba 106.1

• Fernando A. Pérez has been named as the inaugural Program Director of iHeartMedia Spanish Pop WUMR (Rumba 106.1)/Philadelphia, which

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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 15

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 kevincarter iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

• iHeartMedia announced that the 2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection is returning to Miami on Saturday,

Read more
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Latino Media Network Launches, Buys 18 Stations

June 3, 2022June 7, 2022 kevincarter Latino Media Network

• Latino Media Network (LMN), a new media company focused on content creation, talent incubation, and distribution across multiple platforms

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Keep The Hallway Clear For Letty

May 23, 2022May 22, 2022 kevincarter KLLI, KPWR

• There’s been a marked increase in activity in the hallways of the Meruelo Media broadcast complex in beautiful downtown

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Executive Action At Saban Music Latin

May 19, 2022May 18, 2022 kevincarter Saban Music Group

• Saban Music Group has fortified the executive team of the recently launched Saban Music Latin with the hire of

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

‘La Coqueta’ Takes Middays At La Grande 101.5/Cincy

May 16, 2022 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• Urban One has secured the talents of Claudia Karina Gonzalez Mendez as the new midday personality on Radio One

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BREAKING NEWS

WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

• UPDATED: Warner Music Group and private investment firm Bain Capital, are launching a joint venture to allow for the

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DIGITAL

Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

• Monday, June 30, 2025 marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of iHeartMedia’s BIN: Black Information Network, the first

iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
The Imaging House Is On Fire!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING VOICEOVER 

The Imaging House Is On Fire!

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Imaging House Is On Fire!

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Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock

• Times-Shamrock Communications last week announced a major change atop its leadership pyramid, as Jim Loftus made his retirement official

KJ103 Morning Show Welcomes Amanda Lee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KJ103 Morning Show Welcomes Amanda Lee

July 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KJ103 Morning Show Welcomes Amanda Lee
Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

July 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

LABEL LOVE

Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
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Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
Condolences: Lou Christie
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Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie
Create Beams Up With Star Trak
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Create Beams Up With Star Trak

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Beams Up With Star Trak
Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

PROGRAMMING

Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
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Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

July 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

E. White Has Carolina On His Mind

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland
Civic Media Expands Into Michigan’s U.P.
CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Civic Media Expands Into Michigan’s U.P.

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Expands Into Michigan’s U.P.
Melissa Chase Exits Audacy Houston
ADULT HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Melissa Chase Exits Audacy Houston

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Melissa Chase Exits Audacy Houston

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