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MORNING SHOWS

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Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

October 7, 2025October 14, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• UPDATED 10/11: RAMP has confirmed that iHeartMedia is undergoing another round of layoffs. No word yet on how extensive

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION URBAN 

HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

October 6, 2025December 15, 2025 kevincarter Hot 97, Mediaco

• Hip Hop culture just got bigger — MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York, the epicenter of hip hop is expanding

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ADULT HITS ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Dayton Loves Z93 & Fully Stocked Fridge

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WGTZ

• Connoisseur Media has been busy with its newly acquired Dayton, OH cluster: 1) Adult Hits WGTZ transitions to Classic

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Press Communications, WWZY

• Press Communications Classic Hits simulcast WWZY/WBHX (107.1 The Boss)/Monmouth-Ocean, NJ has filled its morning co-host vacancy with the talents

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Happy 80th, Art Vuolo!

September 30, 2025September 29, 2025 kevincarter Art Vuolo

• Today, September 30, 2025, marks a very important milestone in our humble industry — the eternally youthful Art Vuolo,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING TOP 40 

Radio + Comedy Can Save The World

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WIHT, WZFT

• How cool is this? As of yesterday, Intern John, host of Intern John & Your Morning Show on iHeartMedia

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TOP 40 

Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WUMR

• iHeartMedia Spanish Pop WUMR (Rumba 106.1)/Philadelphia, “#1 Para Reggaeton y Variedad En Philly,” announces the addition of Jholimar “DJ

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Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC

September 23, 2025 kevincarter WTOP

• Hubbard Radio’s mighty WTOP/Washington is now actively seeking a new morning drive news anchor, as current AM anchor Michelle

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Bert Weiss Announces Retirement

September 23, 2025September 24, 2025 kevincarter Bert Weiss, The Bert Show

• In a surprising turn of events, Bert Weiss announced that, after 25 years on air, he will will retire

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WNCX

• There’s a changing of the guard happening in morning drive at Audacy Classic Rock 98.5 WNCX/Cleveland, as it was

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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced that Phil Becker will join CMG Radio as Vice President, Audience & Content Growth,

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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

• Leading digital music promotion platform Play MPE and Destiny Media Technologies Inc. announce Sharath Cherian as its new CEO,

Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

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

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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

• Leading digital music promotion platform Play MPE and Destiny Media Technologies Inc. announce Sharath Cherian as its new CEO,

Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC
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Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC
Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
River House Debuts The House Management
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River House Debuts The House Management

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on River House Debuts The House Management
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

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Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
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NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
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Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

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