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Wittkopp Named Market Pres., iHeart Madison

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has elevated Monica Wittkopp from VP of Sales to Market President for the company’s seven-station group in Madison,

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Twin Falls Outlook: Sunny

January 2, 2024 kevincarter Illiad Media Group

• Idaho-based Iliad Media Group kicked off 2024 by dialing back the Hot AC format on KIRQ (Q106.7)/Twin Falls and

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE LITE AC PROGRAMMING 

Wave Breaks In Maine

January 2, 2024 kevincarter Binnie Media, WBQQ

• Binnie Media started the New Year by launching Soft AC 99.3 The Wave on WBQQ/Kennebunk, ME, replacing its simulcast

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

Masteller Named PD of Philly’s Fanatic

January 2, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Scott Masteller has been named as the new Program Director of Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia. He replaces

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KISW Debuts ‘Daly Migs’ Morning Show

January 2, 2024January 3, 2024 kevincarter KISW

• Just before the holiday break, the Seattle morning radio landscape was rocked with the retirement of Danny Bonaduce from

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

820 WBAP/DFW, Now With Frequency Modulation

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 kevincarter KLIF-AM, KLIF-FM, WBAP

• Cumulus News-Talk 820 WBAP/Dallas-Ft. Worth, boasting one of the largest radio signals in the U.S., will further expand its

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Polizzi Named Brand Mgr., WBEN-AM/Buffalo

December 20, 2023January 2, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WBEN-AM

• Audacy has named Lisa Polizzi as Brand Manager of News-Talk WBEN-AM/Buffalo, overseeing the station’s content strategy, talent, operations, and

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

Sports Hub Introduces ‘Toucher & Hardy’

December 19, 2023December 21, 2023 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Sports-Talk WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston is excited to announce the addition of station veteran Robert “Hardy” Poole

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Manchester Is Live Free Country

December 18, 2023 kevincarter Saga Communications, WMLL

• Saga’s Manchester Radio Group in Manchester, NH last Friday flipped WMLL (96.5 The Mill) from Classic Rock to Country

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Remembering Jim Ladd

December 18, 2023December 27, 2023 kevincarter KLOS, SiriusXM

• It is with heavy hearts that the SiriusXM family honors one of its own, as we learned yesterday that

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BREAKING NEWS

Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

• Warner Records Group announced the appointment of Jim Roppo as Chairman. Based in Los Angeles and reporting to Warner

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Promotions Galore At CMA
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

• Jim Roppo‘s move from Republic Records to Warner Music Group comes against the backdrop of extensive layoffs inside Universal

Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons
Executive Action At River House
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Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House

PROGRAMMING

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE 

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

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