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AC BRANDING/MARKETING Classical FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

O’Leary Joins Classical WCRB/Boston

September 1, 2025 kevincarter WCRB

• Longtime Boston radio fixture David O’Leary is off the beach and back in the action, as he has joined

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 kevincarter Bold Gold Media

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

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Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025September 1, 2025 kevincarter Bell Media, CIMX

• After what felt like an eternal (five-year) absence, Bell Media has relaunched its beloved Windsor, Ontario-based Alternative station 89X,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Rizzo & Jeff In The Wiener’s Circle

August 29, 2025August 31, 2025 kevincarter Rizzo and Jeff

• It’s been a minute since we last heard from our pals Rizzo & Jeff, morning duo on Saga Classic

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter WKXW

• Townsquare News-Talk WKXW (New Jersey 101.5)/Trenton, NJ is excited to announce the return of Bill Spadea to mornings, starting

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Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 kevincarter JVC Broadcasting

• JVC Broadcasting is sharing the love and extending the reach of  WBON (92.1 The Bone)/Ft. Walton Beach, FL with

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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio Music Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

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The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025August 29, 2025 kevincarter WLDB, WLUM

• Earlier this week we shared the surprising news that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and Air 1

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Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

August 27, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced that, effective Sept. 29, Scott Detrow will become a full-time weekday host of All Things Considered, joining

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Brooke & Jeffrey Touch Down In Phoenix

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Brooke and Jeffrey, KMVA, Premiere Networks

• Zelus Media Group Hot AC KMVA (Hot 97.5/103.9)/Phoenix announced the addition of the Premiere Networks-syndicated Brooke & Jeffrey to

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PODCASTING PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

• UPDATED: Bloomberg News was first to report that iHeartMedia and SiriusXM have held preliminary talks to discuss a possible

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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

• SiriusXM announced a new audio advertising partnership with Google that connects YouTube to one of the largest audio advertising

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

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

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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PODCASTING PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

• UPDATED: Bloomberg News was first to report that iHeartMedia and SiriusXM have held preliminary talks to discuss a possible

Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot

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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PODCASTING STREAMING 

Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

PROGRAMMING

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PODCASTING PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot
Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger
Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
AWARDS Consultants CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

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