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Cumulus Pays Down $50 Million In Debt

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media Inc. today announced that it has made a $50 million voluntary debt prepayment, continuing its commitment to

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Chase Survives Shark Attack

July 21, 2019July 21, 2019 kevincarter SummitMedia, WURV

• We feel fairly secure in proclaiming that SummitMedia Richmond OM Melissa Chase had quite the adventurous vacation week; one that gave

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AC ADULT HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Hatfield: The Real Michigan McCoy

July 21, 2019July 21, 2019 kevincarter MacDonald Broadcasting

• Brian Hatfield has returned to his home state of Michigan as the newly named Operations Manager of MacDonald Broadcasting’s Saginaw group.

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Staudt: Master Of His Domain

July 19, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio, Jam Street Media

• RAMP has confirmed that Matty Staudt has resigned his position as iHeartRadio’s VP of Podcast Programming to open his own L.A.-based

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Columbus Earns A-Plus

July 19, 2019 kevincarter Radio One, WCKX

• Radio One Columbus keeps it in the family and announces that Arthur “A-Plus” Willis will assume Program Director duties for Urban

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TOP 40 

Chessare To Run Townsquare Princeton

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Veteran radio executive Steve Chessare has joined Townsquare Media in the newly created position of Market President & Chief Revenue Officer

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES 

Start Packing For Green Bay

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WTAQ

• The newsroom at Midwest Communications’ WTAQ-AM & FM/Green Bay, WI is evolving. The lines between radio news, digital news and

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Moving Day In Houston

July 18, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KILT-AM

• Entercom announced that Rich Lord will be departing his longtime afternoon position at Sports-Talk KILT-AM (SportsRadio 610)/Houston. Lord was the co-host

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Reeves Named CEO of EMF

July 18, 2019July 19, 2019 kevincarter Educational Media Foundation

• Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the parent company of the Contemporary Christian K-Love and Air1 brands, has named Bill Reeves as its new

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Ali Mac Wakes Up In Jacksonville

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WEZI

• Cox Media Group Jacksonville welcomes Ali Mac aboardas the new morning show host for Soft AC WEZI (Easy 102.9).

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BREAKING NEWS

Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES 

Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Denver-based Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), which owns Hot

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

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RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years

• RadioTraks, a longtime provider of music research services to radio stations and record labels across the United States, announced

Mike OD Back in The Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES 

Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

LABEL LOVE

Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose
Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

PROGRAMMING

Mike OD Back in The Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
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Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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