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Rivera Upped To PM Drive, KOLA 99.9

January 14, 2026 kevincarter KOLA

• It’s elevation from within at Anaheim Broadcasting Classic Hits KOLA 99.9/Riverside-San Bernardino with the news that veteran air personality

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES URBAN AC 

Scarano Named VP/MM, Beasley Detroit

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group has named Matt Scarano as VP/Market Manager of its Detroit group — Active Rock WRIF, Classic

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC SALES STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 kevincarter Hot 97, Mediaco, WBLS

• MediaCo Holding Inc., owners WQHT (HOT 97) & WBLS/New York, among other media properties, this week announced six strategic

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AWARDS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE STREAMING TELEVISION 

Noah Hosting Grammys One Last Time

January 13, 2026January 14, 2026 kevincarter Grammy Awards

• Emmy® Award-winning, Golden Globe® Award-nominated and Grammy® Award-nominated comedian Trevor Noah will return one final time as master of

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque

January 13, 2026 kevincarter American General Media, KABG, KIOT

• The staff of American General Media Albuquerque is still dealing with December’s untimely passing of Operations Manager Michelle Matthews.

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Radio Mercury Awards

• Call for Entry for the 2026 Radio Mercury Awards, the only awards competition exclusively dedicated to celebrating radio creative,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 kevincarter iHeartCountry Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on Saturday, May 2 at the Moody

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the appointment of Hannah Poferl as its Chief Data Officer, effective immediately. Poferl joins

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTOP

• Hubbard’s WTOP/Washington announced that veteran journalist John Wordock is joining the team as its next Business Reporter, effective Jan.

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WRFF

• It’s a gala homecoming for Philadelphia rock radio veteran Jaxon, who is officially rejoining iHeartMedia Alternative WRFF (ALT 104.5)/Philadelphia

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Remembering Barry Richards
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Remembering Barry Richards

August 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Richards

• We were shocked and saddened over the weekend to learn that legendary radio/TV personality, and music promoter Barry “The

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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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

• iHeartMedia’s KVET (AM 1300 The Zone)/Austin, the radio flagship for University of Texas Athletics, announced the expansion of The

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

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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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
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

PROGRAMMING

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
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
Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC
‘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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