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Treasure Coast Welcomes ‘Coast 103.7’

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WQOL

• iHeartMedia Classic Hits WQOL/Vero Beach, FL has relaunched as Coast 103.7, with a focus on “Variety from the ’80s

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Brody Upped To VP/Tennessee For MWC

March 25, 2024 kevincarter Midwest Communications

• Midwest Communications has promoted Michael Brody to Vice President of the company’s Tennessee Region. What that means is that

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CRS ’25 Seeks Committee Members

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is now accepting applications for [your name here] to become a member of the

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

A.J. Caught Up In iHeart Downsizing

March 24, 2024March 26, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• We understand that this most recent round of restructuring inside iHeartMedia is reportedly over… but first… RAMP has confirmed

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Your Destiny Lies In Cannon Country

March 24, 2024 kevincarter WBQK

• The good citizens of historic Williamsburg, VA region now have a new Country radio station to enjoy, as Local

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Yes, More iHeart Restructuring Casualties

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP hears that Reggie Brown, a fixture at Urban WKKV (V100.7)/Milwaukee for over two decades has exited as PD/afternoon

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

WHO Will Fill WHO’s AM Openings?

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHO-AM

• iHeartMedia’s legendary Talk station WHO-AM (NewsRadio 1040)/Des Moines, IA has two (2!) rare morning opportunities now available — 1)

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Long Island Wakes Up With The Wolf

March 20, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WWWF

• Long Island has a new Country radio station — Connoisseur Media flushed Classic Hits from WBZO (103.1 Max FM)/Nassau-Suffolk

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio 

‘Howard & Jim In The Morning’

March 19, 2024March 20, 2024 kevincarter Howard Stern, Jim Kerr

• It was a terrestrial/satellite crossover event of historic proportions on Tuesday, as broadcasting titans Howard Stern and Jim Kerr

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Hartman Adds Audacy Memphis To Chattanooga

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has named Nichole Hartman as SVP/Market Manager of its Memphis radio group, succeeding Dan Barron, who recently transferred

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BREAKING NEWS

Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville
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Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville

May 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville

• Capitol Music Group is consolidating its Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) and Country division Capitol Records Nashville under the

NuVoodoo

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Bowen To Lead Sales For Audacy Chicago
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Bowen To Lead Sales For Audacy Chicago

May 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bowen To Lead Sales For Audacy Chicago

• Audacy has tapped Robby Bowen as VP & Director of Sales for the Chicago market, leading the sales efforts

Williamson Named Market Pres., iHeart Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Williamson Named Market Pres., iHeart Memphis

May 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Williamson Named Market Pres., iHeart Memphis
Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN

April 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN
Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1
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Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1

April 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1
Kalman Upped To CRO At Marketron
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Kalman Upped To CRO At Marketron

April 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kalman Upped To CRO At Marketron

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Karla Cantrell Circles Back To KWEN
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Karla Cantrell Circles Back To KWEN

May 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Karla Cantrell Circles Back To KWEN

• It’s a welcome radio homecoming for Karla Cantrell, former PD of CMG Country KWEN (K95.5)/Tulsa, who returns after nine

Binnie Makes 12 Hours Count For Vets
CHARITY EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Binnie Makes 12 Hours Count For Vets

May 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Makes 12 Hours Count For Vets
NAB Radio Board Election Results
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NAB Radio Board Election Results

May 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Radio Board Election Results

LABEL LOVE

Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville
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Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville

May 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville
MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief
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MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief

May 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief
Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol

May 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol
Remembering Jill Sobule
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Jill Sobule

May 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Jill Sobule
Kacey Comes Home To Lost Highway
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Kacey Comes Home To Lost Highway

April 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kacey Comes Home To Lost Highway
Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN

April 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN

PROGRAMMING

Karla Cantrell Circles Back To KWEN
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Karla Cantrell Circles Back To KWEN

May 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Karla Cantrell Circles Back To KWEN
Binnie Makes 12 Hours Count For Vets
CHARITY EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Binnie Makes 12 Hours Count For Vets

May 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Makes 12 Hours Count For Vets
Bob Lawrence On The Move
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Bob Lawrence On The Move

May 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob Lawrence On The Move
Radio One Buffalo Acquires WHLD-AM
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Radio One Buffalo Acquires WHLD-AM

May 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio One Buffalo Acquires WHLD-AM
SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks

May 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks
Vow Renewal For SoCal Sound & Paragon
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Vow Renewal For SoCal Sound & Paragon

May 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vow Renewal For SoCal Sound & Paragon

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