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Simpson Now Promo/Activations Mgr., CMG Miami

February 11, 2025February 12, 2025 kevincarter

• Cox Media Group Miami is excited to announce the appointment of industry pro Sammy Simpson as Promotions and Activations

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES URBAN AC 

WDAS Names ‘Women Of Excellence’ Honorees

February 10, 2025February 11, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WDAS-FM

• iHeartMedia Urban AC 105.3 WDAS/Philadelphia has revealed the honorees for the station’s 9th annual “Women of Excellence Luncheon” happening

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9th Street & Hallwood Ink Joint Venture

February 10, 2025 kevincarter

• 9th Street Records, which boasts a management roster that features Rich Amiri, OsamaSon, Lil Shine, and others, has forged

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AC DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Steve McKay: Free Agent

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 kevincarter Townsquare

• RAMP has confirmed that Steve McKay has exited as Brand Manager of Townsquare Media AC duo WFPG (Lite 96.9)/Atlantic

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Woods The Perfect Dude To Program The Dude

February 10, 2025 kevincarter WUDE

• Midlands Media Group Country WUDE (94.3 The Dude)/Columbia, SC welcomes format veteran Andy Woods as Brand Manager/afternoon host, starting

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Yaman’s Back! With yaman.AI

February 10, 2025 kevincarter Yamanair Creative

• Veteran radio creative specialist Yaman Coskun, Founder and former CEO of Yamanair Creative, announced the launch of yaman.AI, described

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KJR-FM/Seattle Welcomes Marc James For Middays

February 10, 2025 kevincarter KJR-FM

• iHeartMedia Sports-Talk 93.3 KJR-FM/Seattle announced the debut of MJ in the Midday, weekdays from 10am-1pm PT, hosted by format

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iHeart LA/Dream Center Raise $15 Mil

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Just hours after those devastating wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, iHeartMedia Los Angeles and the Dream Center —

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Audacy CFO Schmaeling Resigns

February 10, 2025February 11, 2025 kevincarter Audacy

• More changes atop the Audacy executive pyramid — this time, the company announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer,

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kenny Wall Named PD Of The X/Fayetteville

February 9, 2025 kevincarter KXNA

• Hey! That guy looks like Kenny Wall! Upon further review… turns out it IS Kenny Wall, the pride of

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Remembering Lyndon “LB” Byers
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Remembering Lyndon “LB” Byers

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Lyndon “LB” Byers

• Over the long holiday weekend, we were saddened to hear of the July 4th passing of Lyndon “LB” Byers,

NuVoodoo

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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

• Guests of Dolly Parton‘s famed Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN rejoiced over the July 4th weekend as

Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
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Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

• Guests of Dolly Parton‘s famed Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN rejoiced over the July 4th weekend as

Ermanni Awarded Afternoons On WJR-AM/Detroit
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION TELEVISION 

Ermanni Awarded Afternoons On WJR-AM/Detroit

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ermanni Awarded Afternoons On WJR-AM/Detroit
Moneyball: A New NuVoodoo Ratings Prospect Study
NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: A New NuVoodoo Ratings Prospect Study

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: A New NuVoodoo Ratings Prospect Study

LABEL LOVE

Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
Condolences: Lou Christie
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Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie
Create Beams Up With Star Trak
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Create Beams Up With Star Trak

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Beams Up With Star Trak
Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

PROGRAMMING

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey
CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey
Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

July 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

E. White Has Carolina On His Mind

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland

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