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X-Man Marks The Spot In Phoenix

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 kevincarter KAJM, Sierra H Broadcasting

• Sierra H. Broadcasting is thrilled beyond belief to welcome Xavier “The X-Man®” as the new afternoon drive host for

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Hudson Valley Welcomes FOX Sports Radio

September 2, 2025 kevincarter FOX Sports Radio

• Sunrise Broadcasting, serving New York’s scenic Hudson Valley, makes a post-Labor Day format move — converting Oldies 94.5 WGNY-FM

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Executive Action: Baltimore Public Media

September 2, 2025 kevincarter Baltimore Public Media, WTYD, WYPR

• Baltimore Public Media (BPM), parent company of NPR affiliate WYPR 88.1, Triple A WTMD 89.7, and Your Public Studios

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Bridges Steps Down As The Boss’ Boss

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 kevincarter

• That complex intersection of professional and personal is the current situation at Press Communications’ Classic Rock simulcast WWZY &

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC URBAN 

HOT 97 Realigns… Funk Flex Staying

September 1, 2025September 2, 2025 kevincarter WQHT

• Last Thursday, longtime HOT 97/New York veteran Funkmaster Flex teased/scared his nearly four million followers into thinking that his

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ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

‘Twiggins’ Upped To OM, Adams Radio Tallahassee

September 1, 2025 kevincarter Adams Radio Group, WHTF

• Congrats to Tres “Twiggins” Wiggins, PD of Adams Radio Top 40 WHTF (Hot 104.9) and Rhythmic Hot AC WQTL

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING Classical FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

O’Leary Joins Classical WCRB/Boston

September 1, 2025 kevincarter WCRB

• Longtime Boston radio fixture David O’Leary is off the beach and back in the action, as he has joined

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025September 1, 2025 kevincarter Bell Media, CIMX

• After what felt like an eternal (five-year) absence, Bell Media has relaunched its beloved Windsor, Ontario-based Alternative station 89X,

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Rizzo & Jeff In The Wiener’s Circle

August 29, 2025August 31, 2025 kevincarter Rizzo and Jeff

• It’s been a minute since we last heard from our pals Rizzo & Jeff, morning duo on Saga Classic

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter WKXW

• Townsquare News-Talk WKXW (New Jersey 101.5)/Trenton, NJ is excited to announce the return of Bill Spadea to mornings, starting

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BREAKING NEWS

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

• MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York has filled its morning show vacancy with Bronx-born comedian and media personality The Kid

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DIGITAL

UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer

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

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
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
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

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iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

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

UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

LABEL LOVE

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

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
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

PROGRAMMING

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jaxon Comes Home To Philly Radio
The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice

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