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AM Radio In Cars Getting Louder

April 30, 2024 kevincarter NAB

• On Tuesday, Melody Spann-Cooper, Chairwoman of CEO of Chicago-based Midway Broadcasting Corporation, testified on behalf of the NAB at

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SALES 

Parkersburg Homecoming For Bob Lawrence

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 kevincarter Seven Mountains Media

• Seven Mountains Media announces industry veteran Bob Lawrence as the newly named Market Manager for the company’s Parkersburg, WV-Marietta,

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Phoenix Welcomes ‘Power 98.3: Reimagined’

April 29, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR

• As promised, Desert Valley Media Group Phoenix unveiled “the New Sound” of KKFR (Power 98.3) at noon Monday, downshifting

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Boomer & The Fan Mutually Recommit

April 29, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WFAN

• Audacy has signed a multiyear contract extension with Boomer Esiason, longtime morning fixture on WFAN/New York, retaining his talents

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

The Eagle Flies Again In DFW

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KEGL

• iHeartMedia Dallas-Ft. Worth announced the return of the legendary Active Rock station KEGL (97.1 The Eagle), effective immediately. It

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SYNDICATION 

Power Fluctuation In Phoenix

April 28, 2024April 29, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, Skyview Networks

• RAMP has learned that major structural changes are afoot at Desert Valley Media Group Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix —

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Wanted: News-Talk-Sports Pro

April 26, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, KXL, KXTG

• Alpha Media has a unique opportunity for a Content Director in its home market of Portland, OR, overseeing the

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Saga Shrinkage In Columbus

April 25, 2024 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Saga’s Columbus Radio Group in Columbus, OH — AC WSNY (Sunny 95), Hot AC WVMX (Mix 107.9), Classic Rock

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Reba Wrangles Her 17th ACM Awards

April 25, 2024May 2, 2024 kevincarter ACM Awards, Reba McEntire

• Seventeen is the lucky number for Country Music icon Reba McEntire, who has been named as host of the

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DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

Buyouts & Layoffs At WBUR/Boston

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 kevincarter WBUR

• Boston University’s WBUR has become the latest in a sadly growing list of public radio stations having to make

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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert
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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

• Beasley Media Group is deeply saddened to announce the passing of legendary 93.3 WMMR/Philadelphia personality Pierre Robert. According to

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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

• iHeartMedia San Francisco has named Annalee Gould as Senior Vice President of Sales for the seven-brand group, effective Monday,

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
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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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
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

• The Radio Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2025 Thursday evening, October 30, at the 2025 Radio Hall

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement

LABEL LOVE

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
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
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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
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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
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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
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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

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

PROGRAMMING

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
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Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
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Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
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WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

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