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Audacy Realigns Top 40 Programming Dept.

July 15, 2021July 18, 2021 kevincarter Audacy

• UPDATED: In a corporate move that calls to mind Audacy’s “reimagining” of its Country and Alternative formats last September,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Denver’s Party Rebrands As ‘HITS 95.7’

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KPTT

• After temporarily (and topically) stunting as “Free Britney Radio,” iHeartMedia Top 40 KPTT (95.7 The Party)/Denver has rebranded as

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SYNDICATION TOP 40 

YEA Networks Launches ‘In The Mix w/ Alex Angelo’

July 14, 2021July 15, 2021 kevincarter YEA Networks

• YEA Networks is partnering with recording artist, producer and DJ, Alex Angelo to launch a four-hour weekly mix show

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Stephens Media Group Effort

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 kevincarter Stephens Media Group

• By all accounts, Wednesday was busier than usual inside the Stephens Media Group buildings in Medford, OR and Spokane,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

KTMT/Medford Now HiTS 93.3

July 12, 2021 kevincarter KTMT, Stephens Media Group

• Stephens Media Group is making some programming moves in Medford, OR — most notably, heritage Top 40 KTMT (93.7

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Wanted: Promotions Superstar, Nashville

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Nashville

• iHeartMedia is HIRING in Nashville! Our longtime superstar Promotions Director Robin Fomusa has accepted a new position outside the

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION TOP 40 

‘OHP’ Feelin’ Bright & Breezy

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 kevincarter Open House Party, United Stations

• United Stations’ long-running, weekend show, Open House Party, has added the talents of veteran programmer and air personality Joe

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Britney’s Manager Resigns as She ‘Retires’

July 5, 2021July 6, 2021 kevincarter Britney Spears

• Larry Rudolph, who has managed Britney Spears since 1995, announced his resignation last night as more controversy swirls over

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Alpha Media Louisville Is Looking

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 kevincarter Alpha Media, WDJX

• Alpha Media Louisville is looking for an experienced full-time Director of Marketing and Promotions to join the team, as

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Johnny O: Free Agent

June 30, 2021July 1, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KBFM

• RAMP has confirmed that Johnny O has exited as PD and morning personality at iHeartMedia Rhythmic KBFM (Wild 104)/McAllen-Brownsville, TX

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BREAKING NEWS

Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years

• For the first time in nearly three decades, the citizens of Las Vegas will wake up and start their

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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CMA Initiates New CEO Search
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TELEVISION 

CMA Initiates New CEO Search

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Initiates New CEO Search

• The Country Music Association (CMA), in partnership with independent executive search firm Buffkin Baker, has opened applications in search

U-93 Wakes Up With Bickham
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

U-93 Wakes Up With Bickham

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U-93 Wakes Up With Bickham
iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

LABEL LOVE

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

PROGRAMMING

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

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