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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Cindy James Joins Caroline

September 10, 2019 kevincarter Capitol Music Group, Caroline

• Highly regarded global music executive Cindy James has been appointed Head of Commercial Marketing for Caroline — the Independent Distribution

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Corporate Upgrade For Stingray’s Bedford

September 10, 2019 kevincarter Stingray

• Stingray Radio has rewarded Zach Bedford, PD of Top 40 CKMP (90.3 AMP Radio)/Calgary, AB with an expanded national role

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Katz Launches Audiology By Katz

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 kevincarter Katz Media Group

• Katz Media Group announced the launch of Audiology by Katz, a new programmatic sales division for digital audio. Under

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

McNabb Comes Home To Saga Des Moines

September 10, 2019 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Leigh McNabb has returned to her hometown of Des Moines, IA — and to Saga Communications — as she joins Saga’s

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROS IN MOTION 

Kornheiser Joins The Sports Capitol

September 10, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, ESPN

• Cumulus Media’s recently launched DC Sports-Talk station WSBN (ESPN 630, The Sports Capitol)/Washington announced the addition of The Tony Kornheiser

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

JLo To Be Honored At iHeart Fiesta Latina

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 kevincarter iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

• iHeartMedia announced that actress, singer, dancer and humanitarian Jennifer Lopez will be honored with the fourth annual iHeartRadio Premio Corazón

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Larrimore & Kearney On The Loose

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, iHeartMedia

• Neil Larrimore has departed the PD post at Cumulus News-Talk WPRO (99.7FM/630AM) and Talk & Business sister 790 WPRV/Providence. No replacement

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Tear Joins Pandora/SiriusXM As VP

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• RAMP has confirmed that veteran programmer Alex Tear has joined Pandora and SiriusXM as VP of Music Curation & Programming. The

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Def Jam Restructures: Shealey & Sandiford Upped

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 kevincarter Def Jam

• Def Jam Recordings announced a restructured executive leadership team — Rodney Shealey has been promoted to EVP of the label,

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock TOP 40 

Thirty Tigers Welcomes Mike DePippa

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 kevincarter Thirty Tigers

• Nashville-based entertainment firm Thirty Tigers has appointed promo pro Mike DePippa as SVP of Promotion And Artist Development. In his

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BREAKING NEWS

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

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DIGITAL

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York

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Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

LABEL LOVE

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
AWARDS CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
Condolences: Ray Caviano
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

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