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Carrillo Named PD Of Mix 94.1/Canton

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Gabe Carrillo is the new Program Director and afternoon drive personality at Alpha Media Hot AC WHBC (Mix 94.1)/Canton, OH,

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

APD Upgrade For WPXY’s Debbins

October 29, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• It’s a programming department upgrade for Chris Debbins, MD/afternoon delight at Entercom Top 40 WPXY (98PXY)/Rochester, NY, who has

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Scripps Buying 15 TV Stations

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 kevincarter Scripps

• The E.W. Scripps Company wasn’t kidding when they got out of the radio business to focus on television —

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Astralwerks + Ninja = Ninjawerks

October 29, 2018October 28, 2018 kevincarter Astralwerks

• In what is being touted as a first for the music and gaming worlds, Astralwerks has joined forces with

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

KDAY Keeps It In The Family

October 29, 2018October 28, 2018 kevincarter Meruelo Media

• Proving that hard work and perseverance really do pay off, Meruelo Media Classic Hip Hop simulcast 93.5 KDAY/Los Angeles and

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS POLITICS SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Ferrell Takes Bert Show To Pleasure Town

October 29, 2018October 28, 2018 kevincarter The Bert Show, Westwood One, Will Ferrell

• Last Friday, the Westwood One-syndicated The Bert Show received a huge surprise in the form of actor Will Ferrell, who

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America Hearts Kelly Clarkson

October 28, 2018 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Last Thursday evening, during the 2018 ANA Master of Marketing Week conference at the Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, superstar Kelly

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ADULT HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Duel PD Stripes For Canton’s Davidson

October 28, 2018 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Scott Davidson has been upped to Program Director of Adult Hits WHOF (My 101.7) and 99.7 Canton’s New Country (WHOF-HD2)/Canton, OH.

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Kent Promoted @ Emmis NY

October 26, 2018October 28, 2018 kevincarter Emmis

• Congrats to Bethany Kent, Marketing Director of Emmis Hip Hop WQHT (Hot 97)/New York, who has been promoted to

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WKTI/Milwaukee To Flip To 94.5 ESPN

October 26, 2018October 29, 2018 kevincarter Good Karma Brands, Scripps

• UPDATED: Good Karma Brands just announced that when it assumes ownership of WKTI/Milwaukee from Scripps on November 1, the station will flip

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

• iHeartMedia announced that it has extended its relationship with Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club,

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington
ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TOP 40 

Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington

• Andrea Ayers has been elevated to Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Lexington, KY, effective Jan. 1. Ayers is a

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION SALES 

iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades

LABEL LOVE

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
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Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
AC CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN 

Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

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