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PROGRAMMING

CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Remembering Greg Williams

February 21, 2026February 24, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KDGS

• We were deeply saddened to learn that Wichita radio icon Greg “The Hitman” Williams died early Saturday morning after

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CLASSIC ROCK Consultants DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

More Sacramento Pros On The Loose

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KSEG

• Yet another unscheduled departure inside Audacy’s Sacramento broadcast complex — this time it’s our longtime pal (and former R&R

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Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 kevincarter

• Veteran programmer Bob Lawrence joins the growing ranks of fellow radio pros who are unplugging and heading into retirement.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 kevincarter Downtown Music, Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group (VMG) announced the completion of its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings LLC. It was concurrently announced

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 kevincarter WGR-AM

• Audacy announced an expansion of its recently launched WGR Sports Radio brand into the Rochester, NY market, bringing a

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio 

Former SXM Exec Killed In Avalanche

February 19, 2026 kevincarter SiriusXM

• We were saddened to learn that former SiriusXM executive Kate Vitt, 43, is among the eight people who tragically

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force

February 19, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia released its latest consumer study that takes a comprehensive look at one of the most dynamic and influential

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026February 21, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Jim Kerr, WAXQ

• Jim Kerr‘s remarkable half-century radio career will continue for at least another five years, as iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KS95

• Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis, the radio home of Crisco, Dex & Wes in the morning and Staci &

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, WXYT

• Audacy Sports-Talk WXYT (97.1 The Ticket)/Detroit has inked a multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with the Detroit Lions,

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BREAKING NEWS

Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

• Audacy Country KILT-FM (100.3 The Bull)/Houston just introduced its new morning show — The Morning Bull with Matt &

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DIGITAL

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) announced that U.S. recorded music revenues for the first half of 2026

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
AWARDS CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

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Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Hannity Hits The Big 2-5

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannity Hits The Big 2-5

• Premiere Networks announced that this month marks the 25th anniversary of The Sean Hannity Show in national syndication. The

KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

LABEL LOVE

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING STREAMING 

Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

PROGRAMMING

Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Hannity Hits The Big 2-5

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show
Audacy Still Listening After 10 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Still Listening After 10 Years

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Still Listening After 10 Years
KRMG’s Hill & Berg Drive Tulsa Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

KRMG’s Hill & Berg Drive Tulsa Home

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KRMG’s Hill & Berg Drive Tulsa Home

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