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Leamy Wakes Up NYC On WCBS-FM

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WCBS-FM

• Audacy welcomes New York market veteran Anne Marie “Annie” Leamy as the new morning co-host on Classic Hits WCBS-FM/New

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN URBAN AC 

Hicks Adds APD Stripes For Power 106.1/Jax

February 1, 2023January 28, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Jay Hicks, APD of Cox Media Group Urban AC WCFB (Star 94.5)/Orlando will double his responsibilities by annexing similar

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Launches Podcast Network

February 1, 2023January 31, 2023 kevincarter Urban One Podcast Network

• Today, at the start of Black History Month, Urban One Inc. announces the launch of the Urban One Podcast

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

KMGX Bends Toward Classic Rock

January 31, 2023 kevincarter Backyard Media, KMGX

• Busy day at Backyard Media (formerly Bend Radio Group) in beautiful Bend, OR as the company flipped KMGX-FM from

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Reno Pro Dan Mason Goin’ Fishin’

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Closing out a distinguished 49-year radio career, the past 28 as PD/afternoon host for Cumulus News Talk KKOH-AM (780

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

KPCC/Pasadena Rebranding As LAist 89.3

January 31, 2023 kevincarter KPCC, LAist

• Southern California Public Radio announced that it will align all of the organization’s award-winning local news and information resources

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Hollywood Hamilton Mutually Recommit

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKTU

• iHeartMedia announced an exclusive long-term agreement with Radio Hall of Famer Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton to renew his already long-term

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

DJ Rax Upped To OM, Cumulus Savannah

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Savannah has elevated DJ Rax from Interim to permanent Operations Manager for the four-station group — Urban WEAS

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Just Turned 10… Still Acts 6…

January 29, 2023 kevincarter CKGE

• Sending our congratulations, a balloon bouquet and a hearty handshake to Craig Venn & Mike “Lucky” Luck, who are

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

WAMU Names Kearns As COO

January 27, 2023 kevincarter WAMU

• American University’s WAMU/Washington has named Kara Kearns as its new Chief Operating Officer. Kearns was most recently Director of

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BREAKING NEWS

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

• Montreal-based Stingray Group Inc., an industry leader in music and video content distribution, and the owner of 97 radio

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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

• Merlin, the digital rights agency for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, announced the appointment of Charlie Lexton

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

• Merlin, the digital rights agency for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, announced the appointment of Charlie Lexton

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville
Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

PROGRAMMING

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.
Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo
It’s A Wrap For Reynolds
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

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