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Whole New Vibe In Norfolk

June 18, 2022June 19, 2022 kevincarter Max Media, WVHT

• UPDATED: Yes, the word is already out, the station is stunting, the new logo is posted and website ready

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Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Elliott Leaves Cherry Creek, Goes Solo

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 kevincarter Cherry Creek Media

• With Cherry Creek Media’s acquisition by Townsquare Media now formally approved by the FCC, longtime Cherry Group Program Director

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Sin City Swapping Approved

June 17, 2022June 20, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, KCYE, KVGS

• UPDATED: Beasley Media Group Las Vegas is counting down to a major frequency swap — effective Friday, June 24,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

HOT 97.5 & 103.9/Phoenix Heats Up

June 17, 2022 kevincarter KMVA

• Desert Valley Media Group has considerably brightened up the playlist at KMVA (HOT 97.5 & 103.9)/Phoenix, introducing a reimagined

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Bump & Stacy Team Up At Seattle Sports

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 kevincarter Bonneville Seattle, KIRO-AM

• Bonneville Sports-Talk KIRO-AM (Seattle Sports 710)/Seattle announced the new Bump & Stacy show, weekdays from 10am-2pm. Michael Bumpus was

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College World Series Stays In The Zone

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 kevincarter NRG Media

• NRG Media’s KOZN-AM (1620 The Zone)/Omaha will remain the flagship home for NCAA Men’s College World Series through 2026

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Davis Named PD Of KZIA/Cedar Rapids

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 kevincarter KZIA

• KZIA Inc. Top 40 KZIA (Z102.9)/Cedar Rapids, IA has appointed Brian Davis as its new Program Director. The position

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Revamped Line-Up At 670 The Score

June 16, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WSCR

• Audacy announced an updated weekday programming line-up for WSCR (670 The Score)/Chicago. As part of the update, two of

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Conti Named Brand Manager Of Atlanta’s Game

June 16, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WZGC

• Audacy has elevated Mike Conti to Brand Manager of Sports-Talk WZGC (92.9 The Game)/Atlanta. Conti will retain his current

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Hannah Storm To Host Gracies Luncheon

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 kevincarter Gracie Awards

• The leadership of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced that Hannah Storm, ESPN SportsCenter anchor will

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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

• On Sept. 1, 2003, Nicole Alvarez walked into The World Famous KROQ on her very first day. “I remember

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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

• In the wake of federal funding cuts and industry-wide challenges facing public media, Louisville Public Media has reimagined its

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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

• Lots of moving parts as iHeartMedia restructures its Markets Group. Ann Marie Licata, who was recently named as President

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
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Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

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MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

PROGRAMMING

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
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UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

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