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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Zann Fredlund Named PD, KDMX/Dallas

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KDMX, KHFI

• iHeartMedia has named company veteran Zann Fredlund as Program Director for Hot AC KDMX (The New MIX 102.9)/Dallas, effective

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BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Brett Andrews: Free Agent

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• It appears those iHeart budget cuts have reared their heads once again, this time adversely affecting the continued employment

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AC COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Farnham, Jr. Comes Home To Cumulus Shreveport

January 22, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Paul Farnham, Jr. has been tapped as VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Shreveport-Bossier City, LA. A native of Bossier City,

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AWARDS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

iHeartRadio Music Awards, March 17

January 22, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the nominees for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, and added that that 13-time Grammy

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Laura Dickerson: A Tale Of Two Cities

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 kevincarter KRBE, WWWQ

• Cumulus Media has promoted Laura Dickerson to APD and midday personality for Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/Atlanta. Dickerson will relocate

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

USRN To Rep & Syndicate LIVELINE

January 15, 2025January 14, 2025 kevincarter Gemini XIII, USRN

• United Stations Radio Networks (USRN) is excited to announce the representation and syndication of LIVELINE, a new show that

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

SLC Future Is Bright, Said Fred

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 kevincarter Fred Show, iHeartMedia, KZHT

• iHeartMedia Top 40 KZHT (97.1 ZHT/Salt Lake City announces the debut of the Premiere-syndicated The Fred Show in morning

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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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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOP 40 

K Marie Awarded Middays At Y100/Miami

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 kevincarter WHYI

• iHeartMedia Top 40 WHYI (Y100)/Miami has named Kirsten Savik, a.k.a. K Marie, as the station’s new midday personality and

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EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH TOP 40 

Can Top 40 Escape The ‘Doldrums?’ Ask Guy

January 8, 2025 kevincarter Guy Zapoleon

• For more than three decades, legendary programmer and consultant Guy Zapoleon has been diligently chronicling what he observed were

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A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

• We’ve lost another legend — longtime Texas-born promotion icon “Bubba Wayne” McManners sadly passed away on Monday, March 9

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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

• Marketron, a leading provider of broadcast traffic, revenue management, and digital advertising solutions for broadcasters, announced the expansion of

Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
Executive Action At Key-United
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Executive Action At Key-United

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Key-United
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

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Radio Remains Stable and Dominant
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Radio Remains Stable and Dominant

March 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Remains Stable and Dominant

• That’s the good news, based on new data from the 2026 FMR / Eastlan Ratings National Radio Listening Survey

Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

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Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
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Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
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A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
New Executive Positions At Position Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

PROGRAMMING

Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
Philly Fanatics Marks & Brace Ride Again
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Philly Fanatics Marks & Brace Ride Again

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Fanatics Marks & Brace Ride Again
Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
Savage Returns To 91X As MD/Mornings
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Savage Returns To 91X As MD/Mornings

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Savage Returns To 91X As MD/Mornings
Extensive Entravision Executive Action
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TELEVISION 

Extensive Entravision Executive Action

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Extensive Entravision Executive Action
‘FishBoy’ Graduates To ‘Flounder’ Status
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘FishBoy’ Graduates To ‘Flounder’ Status

March 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘FishBoy’ Graduates To ‘Flounder’ Status

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