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Frankie & Geena Ride Again!

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 kevincarter Channel 933, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Top 40 KHTS (Channel 933)/San Diego is proud to announce the grand radio reunion of Frankie V and Geena The

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Pros On The Loose

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, iHeartMedia, Townsquare Media

• RAMP has confirmed that Country Radio Hall of Famer Mac Daniels has exited as PD of Cumulus Country duo KPLX

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Randi West Joins Hubbard Radio W. Palm

January 21, 2020 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WRMF

• Answering the musical question, “Hey, where’s Randi West going?,” Hubbard Radio announced that West is joining the company’s West

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Opportunities In Raleigh & Greensboro

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 kevincarter Curtis Media Group, Entercom

• Curtis Media Group Raleigh-Durham, NC has an immediate opening for a on-air personality & Promotions Director for Top 40

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New Home Sweet Home For Griffin Tulsa

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 kevincarter Griffin Communications

  • At last — all of Griffin Communications’ Tulsa media properties are now residing under one beautiful roof, as

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Demi Lovato, Run DMC Added To Grammys

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 kevincarter Demi Lovato, Grammy Awards

• Demi Lovato took to Instagram to announce her involvement in the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Much to the delight of

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Jay Rio On The Loose

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WHHY

• Budget cuts inside the Cumulus cluster in Montgomery, AL result in the unscheduled departure of Jay Rio, as his

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iHeart Music Award Nominees Announced

January 8, 2020 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the nominees for the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing live from the Shrine Auditorium

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Valliere Upped To PD @ KZIA/Cedar Rapids

January 7, 2020 kevincarter KZIA

• Jenny Valliere continues her rapid ascent up through the ranks at KZIA, Inc. Top 40 KZIA (Z102.9)/Cedar Rapids, IA, as

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McCabe Named PD of Z104.3/Baltimore

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WERZ, WZFT

• iHeartMedia keeps it in the family and taps Mike “McCabe”Kerr as the new Program Director of Top 40 WZFT (Z104.3)/Baltimore, effective

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BREAKING NEWS

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

• On Sept. 1, 2003, Nicole Alvarez walked into The World Famous KROQ on her very first day. “I remember

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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

• In the wake of federal funding cuts and industry-wide challenges facing public media, Louisville Public Media has reimagined its

A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

• On Sept. 1, 2003, Nicole Alvarez walked into The World Famous KROQ on her very first day. “I remember

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

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MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
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Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
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McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award

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