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BRANDING/MARKETING

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Woodward Closes On Springfield Stations

April 2, 2025 kevincarter Mid-West Family, Woodward Communications

• Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI) announced the successful acquisition of four radio stations — WNNS-FM, WQLZ-FM, WMAY-FM, and WMAY-AM —

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Kevin Ryder Comes Home To KROQ

April 2, 2025April 3, 2025 kevincarter Kevin and Bean, KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles welcomes Kevin Ryder back to the family. Ryder, who famously co-hosted the station’s legendary

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING 

TM Studios Grabs Imaging By The Horns

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 kevincarter TM Studios

• TM Studios proudly announces the release of “The Bull,” a brand-new music branding package designed to meet the creative

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Beasley Las Vegas Launches ‘105.7 Maxima’

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, KOAS

• No fooling — Beasley Las Vegas chose April 1 to flip Urban AC KOAS (Jammin’ 105.7) to 105.7 Maxima,

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Quu: Driving Better In-Car Results

April 1, 2025March 31, 2025 kevincarter QUU

• Quu Inc., the trusted industry leader providing easy deployment of visual content for radio, just released its 2025 In-Vehicle

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeart Launches Emerging ALT

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• Tonight, iHeartMedia will debut a new Alternative specialty show — iHeartRadio Emerging ALT will air weeknights from 11pm-midnight local

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Hubbard Launches Gamut Podcast Network

March 31, 2025 kevincarter Gamut Podcast Network, Hubbard Radio

• Hubbard Radio announces the official launch of the Gamut Podcast Network, a dedicated podcast division that represents a bold

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Names Reis-Dennis Head Of Podcasts

March 31, 2025 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has elevated Leah Reis-Dennis to Head of Podcasts. In this role, she will lead content, partnerships, and marketing

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Zimmer Columbia, MO Welcomes Kira Kathleen

March 28, 2025 kevincarter KCLR, KTXY, Zimmer Communications

• Zimmer Communications in Columbia, MO welcomes Kira Kathleen in the multiple roles of APD/afternoon drive on heritage Top 40

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Nominees Announced For 60th ACM Awards

March 27, 2025March 30, 2025 kevincarter ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music (ACM) and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) revealed the lengthy list of nominees for the

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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

• Under the umbrella of Warner Music Group’s recently announced $170 million head count reductions falls these four longtime Atlantic

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DIGITAL

BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%
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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

• BIA Advisory Services’ revised 2025 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast projects total local advertising revenue to reach $169 billion this

Executive Action: River House Artists
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Executive Action: River House Artists

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Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer
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Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer
MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
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Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%
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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

• BIA Advisory Services’ revised 2025 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast projects total local advertising revenue to reach $169 billion this

Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
Beasley Selling Ft. Myers Stations
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Beasley Selling Ft. Myers Stations

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Selling Ft. Myers Stations

LABEL LOVE

Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
Executive Action: River House Artists
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Executive Action: River House Artists

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: River House Artists
MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
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Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
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CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

PROGRAMMING

Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night
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Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night
Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton
AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton
WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era
Texas Radio HOF Class Of ’25!
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Texas Radio HOF Class Of ’25!

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Texas Radio HOF Class Of ’25!
PickleJar Up All Night… Again
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PickleJar Up All Night… Again

August 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PickleJar Up All Night… Again

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