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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Press Communications, WWZY

• Press Communications Classic Hits simulcast WWZY/WBHX (107.1 The Boss)/Monmouth-Ocean, NJ has filled its morning co-host vacancy with the talents

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

• iHeartMedia announced that Oscar D’León, Danny Ocean, DJ Nelson and Lenier are joining the lineup for the 2025 iHeartRadio

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 kevincarter Adams Radio Group, WQTL

• After a five-day stunt as “W-Q-Tay-L,” playing Taylor Swift 24/7, Adams Radio Group Tallahassee, FL has formally flipped Rhythmic

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Colleen Valkoun has returned to iHeartMedia Milwaukee as the newly named Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. These are

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 kevincarter Riser House

• Riser House Entertainment is proud to announce the official launch of its new Rock division, Riser House Rock (RHR),

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN AC 

Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter National Black Radio HOF

• Cox Media Group’s WCFB (Star 94.5)/Orlando proudly celebrates four of its own — Elroy Smith, JoJo O’Neal, Lorenzo “Ice

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025October 2, 2025 kevincarter FCC

• The FCC has voted to advance the Commission’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of its broadcast ownership rules. The Commission seeks

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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• ‘Tis the season for Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago to unveil the ambitious talent line-up for its Twisted 2025 concert

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Country Radio HOF Accepting Nominations

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame (CRHoF) is now accepting nominations for its Class of 2026, with submissions open

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter World College Radio Day

• This Friday, October 3, hundreds of college radio stations in more than 50 countries will unite for the 15th

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BREAKING NEWS

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Vet Mac Edwards Announces Retirement

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

PROGRAMMING

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta
Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

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