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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 URBAN 

iHeart ATL Swaps Power & The Beat

April 16, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WWPW

• iHeartMedia Atlanta made two concurrent format moves at noon today, swapping the programming of Top 40 WWPW (Power 96.1)

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC URBAN 

Condolences: Mister Cee

April 10, 2024April 14, 2024 kevincarter Hot 97, WXBK

• The family of pioneering Hip Hop DJ Mister Cee confirmed that he has died. No cause of death has

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Elroy Reuniting Boston Radio

April 9, 2024 kevincarter Boston Radio Reunion

• Legendary programmer Elroy Smith is hosting the Boston Radio Reunion & Awards on Friday, July 26 from 6-9pm at

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC URBAN 

Hallwood Lands ‘PushaRod’ As VP/A&R

March 26, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter Hallwood Media

• Hallwood, a full-service record label and management company, announced today that Roderick “PushaRod” Bullock has joined the company as

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Yes, More iHeart Restructuring Casualties

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP hears that Reggie Brown, a fixture at Urban WKKV (V100.7)/Milwaukee for over two decades has exited as PD/afternoon

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ACTIVE ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Interscope Elevates 13 Pop/Rock & Urban Execs

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 kevincarter ICLG, Interscope Geffen A&M

• Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), a division of the newly created Interscope Capitol Labels Group (ICLG), has promoted or named

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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 27, 2024 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the second annual Black Effect Podcast Festival is a reality. The event, designed

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Breakfast Club Names Hilarious New Co-Host

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 kevincarter Premiere Networks, The Breakfast Club, WWPR

• iHeartMedia announced that Jess Hilarious has been named as the new co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club, alongside

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

Breaking City Newwss From iHeart Columbus

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WZCB

• iHeartMedia Columbus announced the hire of 25-year market veteran City Newwss as as Program Director of Classic Hip Hop

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Reach Media Seeks Affiliate Relations Pro

January 22, 2024 kevincarter REACH Media, Urban One

• Syndicated radio network, Reach Media, Inc., a division of Urban One, is seeking a seasoned Director, Affiliate Relations to

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Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue
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Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

• UPDATED 8/9, 4pm PT: The company’s Atlanta cluster was particularly hard hit… “Scorched Earth” is how one market observer

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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms
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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

• SiriusXM has named Jenny Tartikoff as Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, effective August 10. Tartikoff will report

Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

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

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Remembering Peter Katsis
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Remembering Peter Katsis

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Peter Katsis

• Peter Katsis, founding partner of The Firm, who managed the careers of Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, Backstreet Boys and many

‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
Galaxy’s Ed Levine Announces Retirement
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Galaxy’s Ed Levine Announces Retirement

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Galaxy’s Ed Levine Announces Retirement

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Remembering Peter Katsis
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Remembering Peter Katsis

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Peter Katsis
Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
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Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
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Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

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‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
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‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
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Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
WWWN Gets Down To Business
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WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WWWN Gets Down To Business
Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue
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Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

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