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Nate Bell Named PD of WJLB, WMXD/Detroit

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Veteran programmer Nate Bell is returning to iHeartMedia as the new PD of Urban WJLB and Urban AC WMXD

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Tchen To Head Recording Academy Task Force

March 6, 2018 kevincarter

• The Recording Academy™ is pleased to announce that Tina Tchen, the Chief of Staff to former first lady Michelle

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

Wake Up With Jake & Christy

March 6, 2018March 5, 2018 kevincarter

• Albany Broadcasting Top 40 WFLY (FLY 92.3)/Albany, NY keeps it in the family to fill its prime morning co-host

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Tailor-Made For Television

March 6, 2018March 5, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom

• Back in December, shortly after the Entercom/CBS Radio merger, we reported that Ellen Tailor had exited middays at Entercom

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Puorro Upgrades From PD To GM

March 6, 2018March 5, 2018 kevincarter Inc.

• Chris Puorro is leaving his OM/PD post at the University of Central Florida’s WUCF (89.9 Jazz And More)/Orlando and is

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Executive Action

March 6, 2018March 5, 2018 kevincarter

• Local Radio Networks (LRN) continues to expand its team of 24/7 radio format experts with the addition of Jim

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KNCI Revamps Middays, PM Drive

March 5, 2018 kevincarter

• RAMP has confirmed several notable on-air moves at Bonneville Country KNCI/Sacramento — the action began with the recent departure

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ALT Makes Pit Stop In Spokane

March 5, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has extended its “ALT” brand into the Spokane, WA market, as Country KIIX (KIX 96.1) gives way to

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Former Energy Jocks Land Safely

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• On the heels of last week’s flip of Entercom Top 40 KEGY (Energy 97.3)/San Diego to Sports-Talk-Classic Rock-Comedy 97.3

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Roxy Romeo Packing For Philly

March 5, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Urban WUSL (Power 99)/Philadelphia announced the imminent arrival of Roxy Romeo, who will join the Rise & Grind

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BREAKING NEWS

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

• Congrats to Chris Eagan, VP of Brand & Content for Hubbard’s WTMX (101.9 The Mix) and WTBC (Throwback 100.3)/Chicago,

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Salt Lake City-based Broadway Media, which has seven radio

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

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Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION 

Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists

• The Radio Mercury Awards, produced by RAB, announced the finalists for the 2026 competition, recognizing the year’s most creative

Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

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Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
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Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
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Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
WMG Makes TIME100 List
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

PROGRAMMING

Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver

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