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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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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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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 kevincarter Bold Gold Media

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

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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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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

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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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: Gary Burbank

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 kevincarter WLW

• Legendary air personality Gary Burbank, whose lengthy career took him to WMPS/Memphis, WNOE/New Orleans, WAKY & WHAS/Louisville, CKLW/Windsor-Detroit, and

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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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Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

August 27, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced that, effective Sept. 29, Scott Detrow will become a full-time weekday host of All Things Considered, joining

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Brooke & Jeffrey Touch Down In Phoenix

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Brooke and Jeffrey, KMVA, Premiere Networks

• Zelus Media Group Hot AC KMVA (Hot 97.5/103.9)/Phoenix announced the addition of the Premiere Networks-syndicated Brooke & Jeffrey to

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5th Mental Wealth Expo, 10/11

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia New York and Charlamagne Tha God, in partnership with Mental Wealth Alliance (MWA) will celebrate World Mental Health

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BREAKING NEWS

Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION Video 

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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Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology
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Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology

• Beasley Media Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Jose Alberto Roldan to Head of Technology and Infrastructure.

Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

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Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide
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Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide

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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

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

PROGRAMMING

Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology
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Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology
Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide
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’

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NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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

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