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PROGRAMMING

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The Lyons’ Share Of Omaha Promotions

April 5, 2023 kevincarter SummitMedia

• SummitMedia Omaha announced the arrival of promotions and marketing pro Jeff Lyons as the cluster’s new Promotions Director. Lyons

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Brody Smith Named Producer, ‘Katie & Company’

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, Katie and Company

• Audacy has named radio pro Brody Smith as the Nashville-based producer for the company’s national Country show Katie &

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Davis Joins SMG As CCM Brand Manager

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 kevincarter KXOJ, Stephens Media Group

• Veteran programmer Kevin “Crash” Davis has joined Stephens Media Group as Brand Manager of the company’s Contemporary Christian Music

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Molly Cruz Named Brand Mgr., B96/Chicago

April 5, 2023April 7, 2023 kevincarter B96

• For the first time in three decades, Audacy Top 40 WBBM-FM (B96)/Chicago has a new programming leader — one

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Middays Open, 97 Rock/Buffalo

April 4, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WGRF

• Cumulus Classic Rock WGRF (97 Rock)/Buffalo, NY has a rare midday opening (like Powerball rare). Before you plunge in:

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CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Todd Cavanah Resigns From Audacy Chicago

April 4, 2023April 5, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, B96

• UPDATED: After a remarkable 33-year run, Todd Cavanah has announced his resignation as Audacy Chicago VP of Programming and

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ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

iHeartMedia Downsizing Continues

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WEBN, WKQI

• More names are emerging from iHeartMedia’s current round of personnel cuts due to restructuring — Spike, a longtime member

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FRONT PAGE Inspirational PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN AC 

Divine Promotion At Urban One Columbus

April 3, 2023 kevincarter Urban One, WXMG

• Urban One Columbus, OH is proud to announce the promotion of Divine “The SheJay” Martino to PD of Urban

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

iHeart Restructuring Continues

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WTAM

• Ray Davis, Program Director of WTAM-AM (NewsRadio 1100)/Cleveland is the latest casualty of this new round of iHeartMedia budget cuts.

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KZIA Launches ‘Those Girls In The Afternoon’

March 31, 2023 kevincarter KZIA

• KZIA, Inc. Top 40 KZIA (Z102.9)/Cedar Rapids, IA announced the launch of Those Girls in the Afternoon, pairing current

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BREAKING NEWS

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

• On National Radio Day, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) proudly announces that Joel Oxley, President & General Manager

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious 

K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO

• K-LOVE, Inc., the parent organization of Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, announces the appointment of Evan Masyr as

Salem Segues From Public To Private
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Salem Segues From Public To Private

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem Segues From Public To Private
Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

LABEL LOVE

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

PROGRAMMING

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
Next Round’s On Sport & State
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Next Round’s On Sport & State

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next Round’s On Sport & State
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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