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PJ Gonzalez Named SVPP, iHeart Miami

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 kevincarter iHeartLatino, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has named Pedro  Javier “PJ” Gonzalez as Senior Vice President of Programming for the company’s eight-station Miami group,

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Sarah Lynn Named PD of KIX96/Savannah

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJCL

• Cumulus has promoted “Sarah Lynn” Hamilton from APD to Program Director of Country WJCL (KIX96)/Savannah-Hilton Head. Hamilton, who joined

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SALES 

Parkersburg Homecoming For Bob Lawrence

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 kevincarter Seven Mountains Media

• Seven Mountains Media announces industry veteran Bob Lawrence as the newly named Market Manager for the company’s Parkersburg, WV-Marietta,

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

EVP Upgrades For Concord’s Weindorf & Dent

April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 kevincarter Concord

• Concord announced that it has promoted Jill Weindorf to Executive Vice President of Marketing for Concord Label Group, and

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Island’s Jenny Gorotiza

April 30, 2024April 29, 2024 kevincarter Island Records

• Jenny Gorotiza has been promoted from Sr. Director to Vice President of Marketing at Island Records. Based in New

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SRG/ILS Re-Ups With Virgin Music Group

April 29, 2024 kevincarter SRG/ILS, Virgin Music Group

• The SRG/ILS Group is pleased to announce that it has extended its successful partnership with Virgin Music Group, building

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Phoenix Welcomes ‘Power 98.3: Reimagined’

April 29, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR

• As promised, Desert Valley Media Group Phoenix unveiled “the New Sound” of KKFR (Power 98.3) at noon Monday, downshifting

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

The Eagle Flies Again In DFW

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KEGL

• iHeartMedia Dallas-Ft. Worth announced the return of the legendary Active Rock station KEGL (97.1 The Eagle), effective immediately. It

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Power Fluctuation In Phoenix

April 28, 2024April 29, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, Skyview Networks

• RAMP has learned that major structural changes are afoot at Desert Valley Media Group Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix —

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Wanted: News-Talk-Sports Pro

April 26, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, KXL, KXTG

• Alpha Media has a unique opportunity for a Content Director in its home market of Portland, OR, overseeing the

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BREAKING NEWS

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the winners of the 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Country

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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

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

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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McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE 

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

• Congrats to Rich McLaughlin, who has been formally named General Manager of Fordham University’s 90.7 WFUV/New York. McLaughlin, a

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

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iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons
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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

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

PROGRAMMING

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE 

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
David Weiss Goes On On Top
AC EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

David Weiss Goes On On Top

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on David Weiss Goes On On Top

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