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MORNING SHOWS

EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WTOP Names Trio Of News Directors

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 kevincarter WTOP

• Hubbard’s WTOP News/Washington announced that Monique Hayes has been promoted to AM Broadcast News Director; Bill McFarland is joining

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CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & Bobby Bones Renew Vows

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 kevincarter Bobby Bones, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that it has renewed its relationship with CMA and ACM Award-winning radio personality Bobby Bones, host of

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

James Wakes Up Back At KRMD

August 7, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KRMD

• Cumulus Country 101.1 KRMD/Shreveport, LA welcomes prodigal son Derek James back as the station’s new morning host. It’s a

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

KIIS-FM Rebrands As ‘SWFT FM’

August 3, 2023 kevincarter KIIS-FM, Taylor Swift

• iHeartMedia Top 40 102.7 KIIS-FM/Los Angeles is as excited as you are about Taylor Swift‘s massive The Eras Tour

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Mel McKay Rules The Far East Bay

August 2, 2023 kevincarter Alpha Media, KKIQ, KUIC

• Congratulations are in order for Mel McKay, who has been officially been promoted to Operations Manager/Content Director for Alpha

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CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Geronimo Apologizes For Insensitive Comments

August 2, 2023 kevincarter Don Geronimo, WBIG

• Don Geronimo, who was fired last week from his morning gig on iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBIG (BIG 100)/Washington, has

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Philly Vet Gibson Joins Allentown’s Hawk

July 31, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WODE

• Major market pro Dave Gibson has been named morning co-host on Cumulus Classic Rock WODE (99.9 The Hawk)/Allentown, PA,

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CLASSIC ROCK FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LEGAL MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Don Geronimo Fired From WBIG/DC

July 30, 2023July 31, 2023 kevincarter Don Geronimo, iHeartMedia, WBIG

• Don Geronimo has been terminated by iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBIG (BIG 100)/Washington, the radio flagship of the of the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

iHeart-Warming Homecoming For Bill Stewart

July 28, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP has confirmed that Bill “Stu” Stewart is making his triumphant return to iHeartMedia, this time as the newly

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ACTIVE ROCK FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Abe Kanan: Free Agent

July 28, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WCHI

• RAMP has confirmed that iHeartMedia’s WCHI (Rock 95.5)/Chicago and morning co-host Abe Kanan have parted ways after contract negotiations

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BREAKING NEWS

Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate

• Last Friday, a morning show tradition for thousands of listeners nationwide came to an end, as Bert Weiss, host

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DIGITAL

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

• The National Student Media Convention (NSMC) came to Denver for the first time on October 22-25. Over four days,

VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
AWARDS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

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LATEST POSTS

KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash

• The crew at One Putt Broadcasting in Fresno is ecstatic to welcome prodigal son Ryan “Rash” Oldfield back to

Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

LABEL LOVE

Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
NSAI Announces Changes To Board
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NSAI Announces Changes To Board
Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

PROGRAMMING

KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate

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