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LIFE EVENTS

EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES 

Ben There, Done That, Ready To Rest

November 8, 2018 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• After more than 41 years in the media industry, Ben Reed, VP/Market Manager of Cox Media Group’s San Antonio

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CHARITY FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS PUBLIC SERVICE TOP 40 

The Best Kind Of Radio

November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Alpha Media Top 40 KBFF (Live 95.5)/Portland, OR has joined forces with KATU-TVand Northwest Honda Dealers in a effort

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Two Stabbed, Arrested @ Sony Music London

November 4, 2018November 5, 2018 kevincarter Sony Music London

• Two men were arrested at Sony Music’s London office last Friday after they reportedly stabbed each other. It’s important

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Shannon To Host Radio HOF Show

November 1, 2018October 31, 2018 kevincarter National Radio Hall of Fame, Scott Shannon

• You had to figure it would take a Radio Hall of Famer to host a Hall Of Fame induction

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES RESEARCH 

CBS Research Jedi Poltrack Retiring

October 30, 2018October 31, 2018 kevincarter CBS Corporation

• David Poltrack, longtime Chief Research Officer and President of CBS Vision, announced that, after an illustrious 50-year career in

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Behold, The Power of Radio!

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• By now you probably know the heartbreaking story of Teddy Bollinger, the six-year-old Tucson boy who had invited 32

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CHARITY FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS PUBLIC SERVICE VOICEOVER 

Hurricane Michael Relief

October 11, 2018 kevincarter Cox Media Group, Hurricane Michael, Studio Center

• Cox Media Group’s Tampa stations — WSUN (97X), WWRM (Magic 94-9), WPOI (Hot 101.5), WHPT (102.5 The Bone), WDUV

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CHARITY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS 

Broadcasters Foundation On The Case

October 10, 2018October 11, 2018 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation, Hurricane Michael

• Hurricane Michael made landfall midday Wednesday on the Florida Panhandle as a rare Category 4 storm, packing damaging winds and

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FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS 

Gulf Coast Braces For Hurricane Michael

October 9, 2018October 10, 2018 kevincarter Hurricane Michael

• With the memory of Hurricane Florence still far too fresh in the memories of residents in the Southeastern U.S.,

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FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Ron Valeri Era Ends At WAAF

October 2, 2018October 3, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• Ron Valeri, the longtime PD of Entercom’s heritage Rock station WAAF/Boston, is living proof of that old adage, “when

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering Bob Weir
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Remembering Bob Weir

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Weir

• Bob Weir, singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist and founding member of The Grateful Dead and the band’s latest iteration, Dead

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DIGITAL

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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WBLI Has Ali Cat Reflexes
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

WBLI Has Ali Cat Reflexes

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WBLI Has Ali Cat Reflexes

• Cox Media Group Top 40 WBLI (106.1 BLI)/Long Island announced several major updates to its weekday on-air lineup, spotlighting

WEBE 108 Adds Serious Talent Firepower
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WEBE 108 Adds Serious Talent Firepower

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WEBE 108 Adds Serious Talent Firepower
Remembering Bob Weir
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Remembering Bob Weir

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Weir

LABEL LOVE

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

PROGRAMMING

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

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