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Brian Sines Comes Home To Leighton

July 5, 2023 kevincarter Leighton Broadcasting

• Following a decade of service with Townsquare Media, most recently as Regional Market President for Cedar Rapids-Waterloo, IA, Brian

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AC ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious SALES TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Brilliantly Black Is Back

June 29, 2023June 30, 2023 kevincarter WCHI, WGCI, WGRB-AM, WKSC, WVAZ

• iHeartMedia Chicago’s group — 107.5 WGCI, WVAZ (V103), WGRB-AM (Inspiration 1390), WLIT (93.9 Lite FM), WCHI (Rock 95 FIVE),

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

iHeart Launches Elvis Duran Podcast Network

June 29, 2023 kevincarter Elvis Duran, iHeartMedia, Premiere Networks

• iHeartMedia and Premiere-syndicated personality Elvis Duran announced a partnership to launch the Elvis Duran Podcast Network, which will be

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TOP 40 URBAN 

Travis Scott Joins iHeart Music Fest

June 29, 2023 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Festival

• iHeartMedia announced that Travis Scott has been added to the lineup for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival, happening Friday,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Audacy Celebrates 50 Years Of Hip-Hop

June 29, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy announces Hip-Hop Made: The Countdowns, a special programming series in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. This

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Audacy & Lepidi Renew Vows

June 28, 2023January 11, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, B96

• Audacy announced a multiyear contract extension with radio and multi-media personality Julia Lepidi, who hosts The Julia Show on

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SYNDICATION TELEVISION TOP 40 

Wheel Of Fortune Smiles Upon Seacrest

June 27, 2023June 28, 2023 kevincarter Ryan Seacrest

• It’s official: Ryan Seacrest will take over as the new host of Wheel of Fortune, succeeding Pat Sajak, who

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Kim Zandy Exits PRO-FM

June 25, 2023 kevincarter 92PRO-FM

• Kim Zandy, the longtime co-host of the Giovanni & Kim morning show at Cumulus Top 40 WPRO (92 PRO-FM)/Providence

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Kendrick Named MD, KUDL/Sacramento

June 23, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KUDL

• Mollie Kendrick has been promoted to Music Director of Audacy Top 40 KUDL (106.5 The End)/Sacramento. Not a bad

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

‘Dash’ Joins Revised B96 Lineup

June 22, 2023 kevincarter B96

• Audacy Top 40 WBBM-FM (B96)/Chicago announced a revised weekday lineup, effective June 29. The most notable change is the

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Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

• Following this week’s frequency expansion of 98.5 KBAY (Bay Country)/San Jose, Connoisseur Media has announced several programming leadership changes

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
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Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
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Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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Remembering Craig Walker
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Remembering Craig Walker

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Craig Walker

• Legendary Portland broadcaster Craig Walker passed away peacefully at home Wednesday evening, July 22 at the age of 80.

Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
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Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
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Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
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Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

July 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
Promo Motion At Beggars Group
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Promo Motion At Beggars Group

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promo Motion At Beggars Group
Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

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Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good

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