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MILESTONES

BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 kevincarter 2 Guys Named Chris, WKRR

• The end of an era is fast approaching for loyal listeners of DBC Classic Rock WKRR (Rock 92)/Greensboro, as

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AWARDS CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

BFOA To Honor ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 kevincarter BFOA, ESPN

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will honor ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith as the recipient of the inaugural

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ALTERNATIVE AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Live 105 Confirmed As Legendary

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, BARHOF, KITS

• Audacy Alternative KITS (Live 105)/San Francisco has been tapped as the 2026 “Legendary Station of the Year” by the

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AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala

January 20, 2026January 21, 2026 kevincarter Mariah Carey, MusiCares

• Grammy® Award-winning artists Billy Porter, Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, and Laufey, along with Adam Lambert, Charlie Puth,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Kimo Retires, Italian-Style

January 16, 2026January 19, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KSON

• Putting an exclamation point on a remarkable career that spans more than three decades at Audacy Country KSON/San Diego,

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PUBLIC SERVICE 

Shelli Sonstein Leaving Q104.3/NYC

January 15, 2026January 19, 2026 kevincarter WAXQ

• Shelli Sonstein, Jim Kerr‘s longtime friend and morning co-host on iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ (Q104.3)/New York for the past

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

January 14, 2026January 15, 2026 kevincarter CMA

• Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA), has announced her decision to retire at the end of 2026, marking the

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Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Radio Mercury Awards

• Call for Entry for the 2026 Radio Mercury Awards, the only awards competition exclusively dedicated to celebrating radio creative,

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MIW Reveals Revised Board

January 13, 2026January 12, 2026 kevincarter MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing female leadership in audio,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026January 13, 2026 kevincarter Hot 97

• 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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BREAKING NEWS

More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia
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More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED 7/1, 9:30AM PT: • Josh Martinez exits nights on Z100/New York after five years. Martinez (left), who also

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DIGITAL

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

• Sierra H Multimedia Classic Hip Hop KZCE (101.1 The Bounce)/Phoenix is excited to become the latest affiliate of Justin

Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!
Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

LABEL LOVE

Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

PROGRAMMING

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
Black Public Radio Network Launches
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Black Public Radio Network Launches

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Public Radio Network Launches
Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION URBAN 

EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles

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