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Jimmy de Castro Leaving Entercom Chicago

November 15, 2019November 18, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, Jimmy de Castro

• Legendary Chicago media entrepreneur Jimmy de Castro announced he’s stepping down as SVP/Market Manager of Entercom’s properties in Chicago, Madison

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Gradowitz Retiring From KUZZ/Bakersfield

November 15, 2019 kevincarter KUZZ

• The end of a morning radio era will soon be upon the citizens of Bakersfield, as Buck Owens Productions

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Meet Your 2019 Giants of Broadcasting!

November 14, 2019 kevincarter Premiere Networks, Urban One

• Nine distinguished members of the media were honored on Thursday at the 17th Annual Library of American Broadcasting Foundation’s

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

WEQX Hits The Big 3-5!

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 kevincarter WEQX

• We want to take this opportunity to acknowledge a very special radio milestone — today, Nov. 14, 2019 marks

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CHARITY COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Cold Never Bothered Him Anyway

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KKBQ

Here is the amazing story of Kevin Kline, morning co-host on Cox Media Group Country KKBQ (93Q)/Houston, who is in

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Gracies Put Out The Call

November 12, 2019 kevincarter Alliance for Women In Media, Gracie Awards

• The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), has opened the call for entries

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Roula & Ryan Re-Up @ KRBE

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KRBE

• Cumulus Media has entered into a new five-year agreement with the cast of the long-running Roula and Ryan Show on

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AC ALTERNATIVE AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TOP 40 

Presenting Your Radio HOF Class Of 2019

November 10, 2019November 12, 2019 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• Last Friday night at Gotham Hall in New York City, the Radio Hall Of Fame inducted nine esteemed new

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Kevin & Bean’s Last Show: #RIPBean

November 7, 2019November 8, 2019 kevincarter Kevin and Bean, KROQ

• The misleading hashtag #RIPBean was trending on Thursday, a viral statement on fans’ feelings about the final Kevin &

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FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES URBAN 

Get Well, Angie Martinez!

November 5, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WWPR

• We join the rest of the industry in sending our best wishes to New York radio favorite Angie Martinez,

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BREAKING NEWS

NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN 

NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

• UPDATED: Major changes are afoot in New York radio, starting with the surprising departure of Ebro In The Morning

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

• Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift commands The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) Year-End list of 2025 certifications. With her

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston
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Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

December 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

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Moneyball: What’s Coming in 2026?
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Moneyball: What’s Coming in 2026?

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: What’s Coming in 2026?

• In 1977 TM Productions sent out LPs with demos of seven jingle packages on side two and an 18-minute

ACM Membership Window Closes Today!
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ACM Membership Window Closes Today!

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Membership Window Closes Today!
Condolences: “Footy”
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Condolences: “Footy”

December 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: “Footy”

LABEL LOVE

Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records
Remembering The Mavericks’ Raul Malo
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering The Mavericks’ Raul Malo

December 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering The Mavericks’ Raul Malo

PROGRAMMING

Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg

December 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN 

NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones
Doug Podell Signs Off In Style
CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Doug Podell Signs Off In Style

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Doug Podell Signs Off In Style
Amber Lee: Free Agent
AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Amber Lee: Free Agent

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amber Lee: Free Agent
RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave

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