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

KNX/LA Launches ‘LA’s Afternoon News’

January 27, 2023 kevincarter KNX

• Audacy’s All-News KNX (News 97.1 FM)/Los Angeles announced the launch of LA’s Afternoon News, weekdays from 2-7pm PT, beginning

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Change Of Plans For WSB Icon Scott Slade

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023 kevincarter 95.5 WSB

• Cox Media Group (CMG) Atlanta announced that Scott Slade, a legend at News-Talk 95.5 WSB for four decades, will

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOP 40 

Escalera Named PD, 104.5 Latino Hits/San Antonio

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KZEP

• iHeartMedia San Antonio welcomes Pedro Escalera as the new Program Director of Latin Pop KZEP (104.5 Latino Hits), “San

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Penske Media Eldridge Acquires DCP

January 25, 2023 kevincarter Dick Clark Productions, Penske Media Corporation

• Penske Media Eldridge (PME) has acquired dick clark productions (DCP) in a major corporate expansion. As reported by IndieWire,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Bynes Named Metro Pres., iHeart Atlanta

January 25, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that Spencer Bynes has been named Metro President for the company’s Atlanta Market, effective February 1. As

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering ‘Uncle Joe’ Benson
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Remembering ‘Uncle Joe’ Benson

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering ‘Uncle Joe’ Benson

• We’ve lost another Rock radio legend — “Uncle Joe” Benson, probably best known for his three decades of service

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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the return of the Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood
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Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood

February 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood
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]!
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

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Adri: New Afternoon Star In Burlington
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Adri: New Afternoon Star In Burlington

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Adri: New Afternoon Star In Burlington

• Vox AM/FM AC WEZF (Star 92.9)/Burlington, VT… with bonus service to Plattsburgh, NY and Montreal, welcomes Adri Stuhr as

Little Rock, Big Opportunity
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES TOP 40 

Little Rock, Big Opportunity

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Little Rock, Big Opportunity
Connoisseur Spins Off Four Stations
CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Spins Off Four Stations

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Spins Off Four Stations

LABEL LOVE

New Executive Positions At Position Music
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New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
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Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
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

PROGRAMMING

Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
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Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN
Carni Punches His Ticket To Sactown
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Carni Punches His Ticket To Sactown

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Carni Punches His Ticket To Sactown
The Herd Gallops Into Tampa Bay
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

The Herd Gallops Into Tampa Bay

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Herd Gallops Into Tampa Bay
Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

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