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GetUp Crew Adds Three New Markets

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 kevincarter GetUp Crew, WBQT

• UPDATED: The GetUp Crew morning show, based at Beasley Rhythmic Hot AC WBQT (Hot 96.9)/Boston — hosted by (l-r):

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Malovetz Named Brand Manager Of Miami’s Shark

August 19, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WSFS

• Audacy has named Christine Malovetz as Brand Manager of WSFS (104.3 The Shark)/Miami, “South Florida’s Alternative,” overseeing the station’s

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Radio HOF Inducts Eight New Legends

August 19, 2024August 20, 2024 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced the selection of eight new Legends inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Songer Virtually Returns To 1040 WHO

August 16, 2024August 17, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHO-AM

• iHeartMedia’s NewsRadio 1040 WHO/Des Moines, IA announced that Emery Songer will anchor the new show, Emory on Iowa, weekdays

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Cumulus Makes Louisiana Programming Moves

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media announced a bunch of programming department upgrades across several key Louisiana markets, starting with the promotion of

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

News Director Opening In Michigan

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WTVB

• The community may be smaller, but this certainly isn’t small market radio — Midwest Communications’ award-winning Full Service /

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Bob & Tom Re-Up With Westwood One

August 15, 2024 kevincarter Bob and Tom Show, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and The BOB & TOM Show announce that they have entered into a long-term renewal agreement.

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Chauncey Named SVP, Cumulus Podcast Net

August 15, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media announced Carolyn Chauncey‘s promotion to Senior Vice President, Marketing and Podcasting. In this new role, Chauncey will

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Never Too Early For CRS ’25

August 14, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Early Bird Registration for CRS 2025 (Feb. 19-21, 2025) will officially open next Wednesday, August 21. If you are

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Greiner Named Metro Pres., iHeart Nashville

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WRVW, WSIX

• iHeartMedia has named Howard Greiner as Metro President in Nashville, effective immediately. He succeeds Dan Endom, who has left

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NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

• Jim Kerr‘s remarkable half-century radio career will continue for at least another five years, as iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ

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Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

• Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis, the radio home of Crisco, Dex & Wes in the morning and Staci &

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$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

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Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
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Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announced that MCA recording artist and global superstar Keith Urban will participate in a special

Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter
Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter
Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

LABEL LOVE

Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

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

PROGRAMMING

Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter
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Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter
WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
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

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