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PROGRAMMING

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Lenzi Named News Director, KIRO/Seattle

December 18, 2024December 20, 2024 kevincarter Bonneville, KIRO-FM

• Bonneville’s KIRO Newsradio/Seattle is pleased to announce Frank Lenzi as its new News Director. He will succeed outgoing KIRO

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan To Program WTMX & WTBC/Chicago

December 16, 2024December 31, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTBC, WTMX

• Hubbard Chicago Market President Keith Lawless just announced the selection of Chris Eagan as Vice President of Brand and

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CONDOLENCES Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Brian Burns

December 15, 2024December 17, 2024 kevincarter

• We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of longtime programmer and consultant Brian Burns, who succumbed to

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CHARITY COUNTRY FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES 

KSCS & KPLX Break $1.3 Million Barrier

December 12, 2024January 1, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KLIF-AM, KPLX, KSCS, KTCK, WBAP

• Cumulus Media’s DFW Country duo, KSCS (New Country 96.3) and KPLX (99-5 The Wolf) joined forces to present the

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartRadio App: The Next Generation

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia announced the launch of its next-generation iHeartRadio app, redesigned with industry-first mobile features and access to exclusive content.

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

PRN Elevates Brad Gillie To Lead Anchor

December 12, 2024 kevincarter PRN

• The Performance Racing Network (PRN) announced that Brad Gillie will step off of pit road and up into the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

EMF To Acquire Radio Nueva Vida

December 12, 2024December 16, 2024 kevincarter EMF

• Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the parent ministry of Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, announced that it has reached

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio 

If It Leads, It’s Leeds

December 12, 2024December 13, 2024 kevincarter

• We are pleased to report that our friend, veteran music industry exec Steve Leeds has relaunched his consultancy —

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING 

Dave Quinn: Free Agent

December 11, 2024December 13, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Cuts Continue — Dave Quinn exits as Production Director of the Cumulus group in Youngstown, OH as his

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

McMaster Comes Home To NRG Media Nebraska

December 11, 2024 kevincarter KOZN, NRG Media

• NRG Media Omaha is excited to announce arrival of Matt McMaster as the new morning co-host on KOZN-AM (1620

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BREAKING NEWS

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

• HYBE AMERICA announced that its Nashville-based Country, Americana and roots rock division, formerly known as Big Machine Label Group

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DIGITAL

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
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Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

• Zeno Media, the leading global audio and digital media company powering audio broadcasters and multicultural audiences worldwide, announced the

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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LATEST POSTS

Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

• Audacy Sports-Talk WXYT (97.1 The Ticket)/Detroit has inked a multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with the Detroit Lions,

Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
AC ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!

LABEL LOVE

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

PROGRAMMING

Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
AC ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

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