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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 kevincarter Hearst Television, WIYY

• Baltimore’s iconic rock station, Hearst Television’s WIYY (98 Rock), the radio home of youuuurrrr Baltimore Ravens and Orioles has

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Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 kevincarter Galaxy Label Group

• LOCASH’s Galaxy Label Group, founded by Platinum-selling duo Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, has bolstered its promotion department with

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

ESPN LA & Rams Lovefest Extended

August 15, 2025 kevincarter KSPN, LA Rams

• Good Karma Brands’ KSPN (710 ESPN)/Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Rams have extended their partnership, solidifying ESPN LA

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

August 15, 2025August 16, 2025 kevincarter Amazon Music

• Amazon Music has upgraded the roles of Country programming execs Michelle Tigard Kammerer and Emily Cohen Belote, awarding them

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeart Stands Up To Cancer: Livestream Tonight

August 15, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia is joining forces with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) for the organization’s ninth biennial one-hour, commercial-free special airing

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment welcomes Nikki Kovacevich as its new Marketing & PR Coordinator. The announcement was made by her

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Ford Driven To Success At BMLG

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group

• Big Machine Label Group has promoted Justin Ford to VP, Creative Design & Branding. Rising from his previous role

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

NPR Joining Mountain West News Bureau

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter Mountain West News Bureau, NPR

• NPR announced that it is joining the Mountain West News Bureau to create a regional newsroom that brings together

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Sirott & Landecker Held Over!

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced that, back by popular demand, hosts Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker will return for another

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Eason Named SVP/Marketing, Capitol Music Group

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Music Group

• Capitol Music Group announced the elevation of longtime marketing executive Jessica Eason to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Eason’s

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BREAKING NEWS

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

• Following this week’s frequency expansion of 98.5 KBAY (Bay Country)/San Jose, Connoisseur Media has announced several programming leadership changes

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
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Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

• The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has released the names of the 50 nominees for its 2026 Induction

Remembering Craig Walker
CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Craig Walker

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Craig Walker
Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

July 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
Promo Motion At Beggars Group
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promo Motion At Beggars Group

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promo Motion At Beggars Group
Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

PROGRAMMING

Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5

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