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MORNING SHOWS

COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Kurkjian Named AM Co-Host, WXTU/Philly

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WXTU

• Jeff Kurkjian is trading Vegas for Philly, as he’s the newly named co-host of The Andie Summers Show on

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

Stan & Haney Held Over Indefinitely

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WRXK

• Beasley Media Group is pretty damned thrilled to announce that Stan & Haney, longtime afternoon drive duo on Mainstream

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

New Energy At New South Radio

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 kevincarter New South Radio, WYOY

• After an exhausting and thorough (and thoroughly exhausting) nationwide search, New South Radio, Inc. of Jackson, MS is excited

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

DFW Icon Jim White Announces Retirement

May 31, 2022June 1, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KZPS

• It’s the “end of an era,” as accurately described by Bo Roberts, as his longtime friend and on-air partner

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Austin Wakes Up With Wayne D, Tay & Bama

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 kevincarter KVET

• iHeartMedia’s 98.1 KVET, “Austin’s All-Time Country Favorites” just launched a new morning show, featuring WSIX (Big 98)/Nashville-based afternoon drive

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

Tucson Wakes Up With Dakota & Andy

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KHYT

• Cumulus Classic Hits KHYT (K-Hit 107.5)/Tucson bid an emotional farewell to longtime morning host Tim Tyler, who recently announced

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Wake Up In Houston At 93Q

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KKBQ

• Cox Media Group’s KKBQ (93Q)/Houston, one of the biggest, baddest Country stations in America is now in search of

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FRONT PAGE LEGAL Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘John Derringer Situation’ Remains Fluid

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 kevincarter CILQ, Corus

• The close-knit Toronto radio community continues to reel from the mounting allegations of verbal abuse and harassment against John

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TRIPLE A 

WXRT’s Richard Milne Stepping Down

May 25, 2022May 26, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WXRT

• Richard Milne, a 36-year veteran of Audacy Triple A WXRT/Chicago announced his resignation as morning host in order to

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Talk Turned Up At WSJS

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 kevincarter WSJS

• Truth Broadcasting, which purchased 24/7 All-Sports WSJS-AM 600/Winston-Salem/Greensboro (and translators at 93.7, 101.5, 103.1 & 104.9) earlier this year

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BREAKING NEWS

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

• On Sept. 1, 2003, Nicole Alvarez walked into The World Famous KROQ on her very first day. “I remember

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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

• In the wake of federal funding cuts and industry-wide challenges facing public media, Louisville Public Media has reimagined its

A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

• RAMP has confirmed that Laura Duncan has submitted her resignation as Brand Manager of Audacy Triple A WXRT (93

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis

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MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

PROGRAMMING

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

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