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Shaver Named President of CMRRA

October 3, 2019 kevincarter CMRRA

• The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA), a SoundExchange company, announced that Paul Shaver has been named President. Shaver

AC ADULT HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION

Sara Jean Named APD of KESZ, KYOT/Phoenix

October 3, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Phoenix has named Sara Jean as the new APD of AC KESZ (99.9 KEZ) and Adult Hits KYOT (95.5 The Mountain),

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Matthews Wakes Up Back In Boise

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Country KIZN (Kissin’ 92.3)/Boise, ID makes it official and fills its PD vacancy with the hire of format vet

COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING

Michaels Adds Country To His Day

October 1, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KRMD

• Jay Michaels, Operations Manager of Cumulus Shreveport, LA and PD of Hot AC KQHN (Q97.3) expands his programming portfolio with

FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING

Weed Wraps Half-Century Career

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Steve Weed

• Veteran broadcaster Steve Weed announced today his retirement from radio, capping off a remarkable career that has spanned nearly 50

COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING

Roddy Named PD of The Wolf & Buzz/Portland

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KRSK, KWJJ

• UPDATED: Last week we told you Scott Roddy had resigned as Brand Content Director for Hubbard Radio Adult Hits WARH

AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING

iHeartRadio Podcast Awards Return, 1/17/20

September 30, 2019 kevincarter iHeartRadio Podcast Awards

• In celebration of International Podcast Day, iHeartMedia announced the return of the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards to the iHeartRadio Theater Los

CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION

Roth Ready To Steer DC’s Drive

September 30, 2019October 1, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WIAD

• Entercom has formally named Chris Roth as the new Program Director of Classic Hits WIAD (94.7 The Drive)/Washington, D.C., effective

CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION

WOW! Sebastian Named PD of KOAI/Phoenix

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 kevincarter KOAI, Riviera Broadcasting, WOW Factor

• Legendary programmer John Sebastian has joined Riviera Broadcasting as Program Director/Consultant of Classic Hits KOAI (the station now formerly known as 95.1/94.9

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MPR Names Curtis Dir./Programming

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 kevincarter Minnesota Public Radio

• After an ambitious intergalactic search, Minnesota Public Radio’s MPR News keeps it close to home and names Stephanie Curtis as Director