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Real 92.3: Now With Extra Carisma!

February 8, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• DJ Carisma has been promoted to Music Director and Mix Show Coordinator for iHeartMedia Urban KRRL (Real 92.3)/Los Angeles. Carisma

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More Bounce To The Ounce

January 30, 2017February 17, 2017 kevincarter

Zapp & Roger couldn’t have said it better — Beasley’s Detroit Throwback Hip Hop headquarters WMGC (105.1 The Bounce) recently

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What A WILD, Strange Trip It’s Been

January 26, 2017February 16, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

Congrats to our friend Elroy Smith, PD of Entercom’s KBLX and KRBQ (Q102.1)/San Francisco, who was prominently spotlighted in BET’s

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AC COUNTRY PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Beasley’s Busy In Fayetteville

January 20, 2017February 15, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

Beasley Media Group announced two programming enhancements in its Fayetteville, NC cluster: 1) Randy Bliss (left) is named to the newly

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Pros In Motion

January 19, 2017February 14, 2017 kevincarter

• We are very happy for our friend and former R&R colleague Darnella Dunham, who was just promoted to Sr.

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FREE AGENT PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Terry Base On The Loose

January 17, 2017February 14, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

After nearly two decades with Cumulus Media in Charleston, SC, Terry Base has exited as PD of Urban WWWZ (93

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Hicks On The Loose

January 9, 2017February 1, 2017 kevincarter

After 5 1/2 years as PD of Radio One Urban WGPR (Hot 107.5)/Detroit, PD Jay Hicks has exited the position.

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Changes @ Radio One Cincinnati

January 6, 2017January 26, 2017 kevincarter

Radio One Cincinnati made branding and format changes inside two of its three radio stations — Urban AC WOSL (Old

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Johnny D New PD Of WGCI/Chicago

January 6, 2017January 24, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia Chicago keeps it in the family and promotes Johnnie D to the PD post at Urban WGCI/Chicago. Johnnie most

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Entercom Boston Launches Urban AC

January 6, 2017January 26, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom

Entercom Rock WAAF/Boston ended its ten-year-old simulcast with 97.7 WKAF in suburban Brockton, MA, and, “in a move to provide the

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Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

• Cumulus Media has tapped veteran programmer Patrick Davis as Program Director of Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/Atlanta, effective Immediately. Davis

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DIGITAL

WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

• Leda Chang has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP, Global Brand & Audience for Warner Music

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

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‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

• Benztown announced that award-winning radio personality and music exec Rick Nuhn, writer and host of the long-running, internationally syndicated

Time To Consult With Don Parker
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Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker
Evans Named NPR Chief Development Officer
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Evans Named NPR Chief Development Officer

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Evans Named NPR Chief Development Officer

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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
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Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

PROGRAMMING

‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
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‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
Time To Consult With Don Parker
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker
Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
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Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
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Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
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Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal
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Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal

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