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PROGRAMMING

ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Albuquerque Rocks Out With ‘The Pit’

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media just launched a new Rock station in Albuquerque, NM — 1050 KTBL-AM flips from “Talk Business Life” to

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Fargo. Brand Manager. You.

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 kevincarter Midwest Communications

• Midwest Communications has a rare and immediate opening in scenic Fargo, ND for a Brand Manager to take command

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

‘Chi’ Joins NRG Media Omaha

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 kevincarter NRG Media

• NRG Media Hot AC KQKQ (Sweet 98.5)/Omaha fills its afternoon drive vacancy with the addition of Nebraska radio veteran known

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Vaughn & Taylor On The Loose

February 13, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Warner Music Nashville

• Promo pro Ray Vaughn, the last remaining original staffer of Warner Music Nashville’s WAR promotion team, has exited. The

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Buzz Drives You To & From Work

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, KRSK

• Entercom Hot AC KRSK (105.1 The Buzz)/Portland prepares to welcome three talented new drivetime personalities — Liz Luda and Mike Vezzy will

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Norfolk’s Eagle Needs A PD

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 kevincarter

• Max Media Country WGH-FM (97.3 The Eagle)/Norfolk/Virginia Beach has parted ways with Program Director Jason Addams after a year on the

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Spriggs Retires, Anderssen Upped @ CMG ATL

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WSB

• Cox Media Group Atlanta announced the retirement of Pete Spriggs, the longtime Director of Branding and Programming of News-Talk

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AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN AC 

Shreveport’s Nina Montgomery Honored

February 11, 2020February 12, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KVMA

• We are sending our best wishes to Nina Montgomery, PD and midday personality for Cumulus Urban AC KVMA (Magic

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SiriusXM Invests $75 Mil In SoundCloud

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 kevincarter SiriusXM, SoundCloud

• SoundCloud and SiriusXM Holdings Inc. announced that SiriusXM has invested $75 million in SoundCloud, the world’s largest open audio

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KYW/Philly Pacts With Local TV

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, KYW-AM

• Entercom Philadelphia announced a multiplatform content distribution partnership with NBC across all broadcast channels, websites and social media platforms.

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BREAKING NEWS

Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Denver-based Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), which owns Hot

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

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Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!
AWARDS CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING 

Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years
Mike OD Back in The Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone

LABEL LOVE

Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose
Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

PROGRAMMING

Mike OD Back in The Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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