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Condolences: Buddy Scott

February 5, 2024February 6, 2024 kevincarter

• UPDATED: Yesterday we received the sad news of the passing of legendary programmer/consultant Buddy Scott, probably best known as

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Rainey Named PD, KKRZ & KXJM/Portland

February 1, 2024 kevincarter KKRZ, KXJM

• iHeartMedia has tapped programming pro Tim Rainey as the new Program Director of heritage Top 40 KKRZ (Z100) and

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Maney & LauRen Expand Outward

February 1, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WNKS

• The Maney and LauRen Morning Show, a fixture on Beasley Top 40 WNKS (Kiss 95.1)/Charlotte for the past decade,

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Wanna Wake Up In Grand Rapids?

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WHTS

• There have been some drivetime changes at Cumulus Top 40 WHTS (105.3 Hot FM)/Grand Rapids, MI, starting with the

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Programming Upgrades For Dankwa & Taylor

January 30, 2024 kevincarter Vox AM/FM, WXXX

• It’s promotion season in scenic Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY, as VOX AM/FM/Digital announces several programming upgrades, starting with Kwame Dankwa,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Salisbury Now Asst. Content Dir., KUPL/Portland

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, KUPL

• Alpha Media Country KUPL (98.7 The Bull)/Portland, OR has tapped cluster vet Dylan Salisbury as Assistant Content Director. He

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Ashley V On In San Fran & Sacto

January 19, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KRBQ, KUDL

• Audacy welcomes Ashley V (Vikdal) in the dual role of midday host on Classic Hip Hop KRBQ (102.1 Jams)/San

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Meet Your iHeart Music Awards Nominees

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• Taylor Swift, Jelly Roll, 21 Savage, SZA and Olivia Rodrigo have garnered the most nominations for the 2024 iHeartRadio

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Janetzy Awarded Middays At Y100/Miami

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHYI

• iHeartMedia Top 40 WHYI (Y100)/Miami welcomes Janetzy Perera as its new midday personality, effective immediately. The new gig marks

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Wanna Wake Up In Vegas???

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KLUC

• Audacy Top 40 98.5 KLUC/Las Vegas has an incredible opportunity now available for a talented individual to become the

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Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
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Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

• iHeartMedia has tapped 14-year company veteran Ben Marcotte as Program Director of Active Rock KIOZ (Rock 105.3 FM) and

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
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Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

• TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists — part of Believe, the Paris-based global artist development company

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
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SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

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Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
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Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

PROGRAMMING

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content
Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS STREAMING 

Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign

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