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Raph Returns As APD/PM At MYfm/L.A.

March 24, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KBIG

• A familiar face has come back home to the iHeartMedia complex in beautiful downtown Burbank, as Raphael “Raph” Opida

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ginny Brophey Formally Aboard At WOKQ

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WOKQ

• We initially reported this news last month, but, hey, the press release just arrived, thus, rendering it legally binding

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Live & Local Nights Open In Sioux Falls

March 23, 2022 kevincarter KTWB, Midwest Communications

• Ready to roll Live and Local in Sioux Falls? Midwest Communications’ 100kw-Country blowtorch KTWB (Big Country 92.5)/Sioux Falls —

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Come Do Mornings At Springfield’s Lazer

March 23, 2022 kevincarter Saga Communications, WLZX

• Are you a solo morning host looking to make a move? Great! Saga wants you to join its team

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Jimmy Steele Named PD, WZPL/Indianapolis

March 23, 2022March 24, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WZPL

• Cumulus Media has tapped veteran programmer Jimmy Steele as Program Director of heritage Top 40 WZPL (99.5 ZPL)/Indianapolis, effective

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‘Big Ticket’ Inducted Into Minn. Broadcasting HOF

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 kevincarter KFAN

• Congrats to Dan “The Big Ticket” Barreiro, a 30-year fixture on iHeartMedia’s KFAN 100.3/Minneapolis, and the host of Bumper

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

What’s New With Oldies?

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 kevincarter True Oldies, VCMG LIVE

• So happy you asked! Big week for Oldies 95.9 & 106.9 (WIRK-HD3)/Palm Beach Gardens, FL, owned by VCMG Live,

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Julian Lennon Signs With BMG

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 kevincarter BMG

• Julian Lennon has signed a new global recordings agreement with BMG, and a new album is set to be

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KMJ/Fresno Celebrates Its Centennial

March 23, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KMJ

• Cumulus News/Talk KMJ-AM/Fresno reached amazing milestone this week — its 100th birthday! The station’s year-long Centennial celebration will include

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Audacy Launches The Fan Upstate

March 23, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WORD-AM

• Audacy Sports-Talk simulcast WORD-AM & WYRD-AM/Greenville-Spartanburg, SC has rebranded from ESPN Upstate to The Fan Upstate, dropping its ESPN

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart Extends With Pittman & Bressler
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iHeart Extends With Pittman & Bressler

September 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Pittman & Bressler

• iHeartMedia announced it has extended the employment agreements with Chairman & CEO Bob Pittman and Pres./COO/CFO Rich Bressler until

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House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

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

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Hudson Valley Welcomes FOX Sports Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Hudson Valley Welcomes FOX Sports Radio

September 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hudson Valley Welcomes FOX Sports Radio

• Sunrise Broadcasting, serving New York’s scenic Hudson Valley, makes a post-Labor Day format move — converting Oldies 94.5 WGNY-FM

Executive Action: Baltimore Public Media
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Executive Action: Baltimore Public Media

September 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Baltimore Public Media
iHeart Extends With Pittman & Bressler
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iHeart Extends With Pittman & Bressler

September 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Pittman & Bressler

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No Higher Honor In Higher Education
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

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

PROGRAMMING

Hudson Valley Welcomes FOX Sports Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Hudson Valley Welcomes FOX Sports Radio

September 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hudson Valley Welcomes FOX Sports Radio
Executive Action: Baltimore Public Media
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Executive Action: Baltimore Public Media

September 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Baltimore Public Media
Bridges Steps Down As The Boss’ Boss
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Bridges Steps Down As The Boss’ Boss

September 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bridges Steps Down As The Boss’ Boss
Pros On The Loose: Jason Burns
AC DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Pros On The Loose: Jason Burns

September 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Jason Burns
HOT 97 Realigns… Funk Flex Staying
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC URBAN 

HOT 97 Realigns… Funk Flex Staying

September 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 Realigns… Funk Flex Staying
‘Twiggins’ Upped To OM, Adams Radio Tallahassee
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

‘Twiggins’ Upped To OM, Adams Radio Tallahassee

September 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Twiggins’ Upped To OM, Adams Radio Tallahassee

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