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PROGRAMMING

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Charlamagne Launch Podcast Network

September 9, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter Charlamagne Tha God, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club have joined forces to launch The Black

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

WKLB/Boston Programming Promotions

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WKLB

• Beasley Media Group’s WKLB (Country 102.5)/Boston announced two significant programming department promotions: 1) MD/Marketing Director Dawn Santolucito has been promoted

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Jay Michaels Named PD of KGSR/Austin

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 kevincarter KGSR, Waterloo Media

• Programming pro Jay Michaels is headed back to Austin, Texas, hired by Waterloo Media as PD of Hot AC

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

WKQX/Chicago Presents ‘The History of Alternative’

September 8, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• After months of top-secret preparation, and several truckloads of craft beer, Cumulus Alternative 101 WKQX/Chicago proudly presents The History

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Wilkins Named PD of New Nashville Station

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 kevincarter Nashville Public Radio

• Nashville Public Radio has named Jason Moon Wilkins as the Program Director of its new music discovery station which

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AC FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Virginia Is For Helpers

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, WNVZ, WRVQ

• Entercom today announced several key staff enhancements at heritage Top 40 WRVQ (Q94)/Richmond, completed with the cooperation of staffers

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Edge Named PD of ‘That Station’

September 8, 2020 kevincarter Capitol Broadcasting

• Nice to see Raleigh radio pro Chris Edge back in the programming chair, as he has joined Capitol Broadcasting

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

WLXX/Lexington Now WVLK (K92.9)

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WVLK

• Cumulus Country WLXX/Lexington, KY has undergone an ambitious Labor Day Weekend rebranding, dropping its longtime NASH handle, swapping call

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Tarrants Joins Townsquare Kalamazoo

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WRKR

• Michigan radio pro Jerry “JT” Tarrants has arrived at his new gig — yes, it’s in Michigan — Tarrants

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

‘B-Dub Radio’ Expands To Weeknights

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 kevincarter B-Dub Radio, Skyview Networks

• Congrats are in order for Bryan “B-Dub” Washington, whose popular weekend show, the recently rebranded B-Dub Radio Saturday Night,

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

• UPDATING: RAMP has confirmed that Cumulus has begun a round of restructuring, and, in the process, has eliminated an

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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

• Mike Savage has been promoted to Principal Curator, Music Business Development at Feed Media Group (FMG), described as “the

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround

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Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

• UPDATING: RAMP has confirmed that Cumulus has begun a round of restructuring, and, in the process, has eliminated an

Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
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Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

LABEL LOVE

Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

PROGRAMMING

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP STREAMING 

Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton
AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton
Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus
Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.
Johnson Stays Up Late At KCLB
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Johnson Stays Up Late At KCLB

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Stays Up Late At KCLB

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