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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Hey RI: Gio Has Unretired!

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 kevincarter Giovanni, WWBB

• Rhode Island radio icon Giovanni, who famously spent 50 years with Cumulus Top 40 WPRO (92 PRO FM)/Providence —

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Emmis Launches La Exitosa 98.7/NY

January 10, 2025January 12, 2025 kevincarter Emmis, WEPN

• After four and half months as a Hot AC station, branded as TJ 98.7, Emmis Corporation just flipped WEPN/New

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

SLC Future Is Bright, Said Fred

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 kevincarter Fred Show, iHeartMedia, KZHT

• iHeartMedia Top 40 KZHT (97.1 ZHT/Salt Lake City announces the debut of the Premiere-syndicated The Fred Show in morning

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Karen West Named PD, 97.3 The Eagle/Norfolk

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 kevincarter Max Media Hampton Roads, WGH-FM

• Max Media of Hampton Roads makes it official, and formally promotes market veteran Karen West to Program Director of

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Montoya Wakes Up On KKFR/Phoenix

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 kevincarter KKFR

• Zelus Media Group’s KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix welcomes Gabriel “Gabe” Montoya to the J & Jay In The Morning show,

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iHeart’s ALTerEGO Concert Canceled

January 9, 2025January 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio ALTer Ego, KYSR

• iHeartMedia announced that, due to the ongoing effects of the horrific (and still uncontained) wildfires that have destroyed large

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Magelof Named Dir./Marketing, iHeart NYC

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Z100

• iHeartMedia has elevated Emily Magelof to Director of Marketing and Promotions for the company’s seven-station New York group, effective

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K Marie Awarded Middays At Y100/Miami

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 kevincarter WHYI

• iHeartMedia Top 40 WHYI (Y100)/Miami has named Kirsten Savik, a.k.a. K Marie, as the station’s new midday personality and

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3-2-1… Trident MMP Launches

January 9, 2025January 8, 2025 kevincarter Trident MMP

• Trident MMP officially debuts this week as a comprehensive promotion, marketing, and artist management company. Months in the making,

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Eric Church, Jelly Roll To Close CRS 25

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Next month’s CRS 2025 will wrap on a high note with The Conversation: Eric Church & Jelly Roll, a

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BREAKING NEWS

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026
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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026

October 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026

• The Radio Hall of Fame inducted its 2026 class of honorees Thursday evening, October 8, at the 2026 induction

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Promotions Galore At CMA
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!
CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!

• Today, October 12, 2026, is a landmark day for Chick McGee, longtime co-host and “Sports Director” of the Westwood

OAB Hall Of Fame To Induct Phil & Brent
AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

OAB Hall Of Fame To Induct Phil & Brent

October 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on OAB Hall Of Fame To Induct Phil & Brent
Drew Walker Expands Exponentially
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Drew Walker Expands Exponentially

October 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Drew Walker Expands Exponentially

LABEL LOVE

Executive Action At River House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House
Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
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Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES REUNIONS 

Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
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Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

PROGRAMMING

Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!
CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!
Drew Walker Expands Exponentially
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Drew Walker Expands Exponentially

October 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Drew Walker Expands Exponentially
Rodney’s SXM’s Show Goes Monthly
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Rodney’s SXM’s Show Goes Monthly

October 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rodney’s SXM’s Show Goes Monthly
Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026
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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026

October 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026
Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open
WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING REUNIONS STREAMING TOP 40 

WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday

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