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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KC’s Fox Now Drives Differently

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KCFX

• Cumulus Classic Rock KCFX (101 The Fox)/Kansas City announces new morning and afternoon drivetime shows, effective July 1 —

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

McNally Ready To Drive Knoxville Home

June 24, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WIVK

• We teased this news last week, and now, thanks to the miracle of a formal press release, it’s now

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Cole, Raines & Blake Join Texas Country/Austin

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 kevincarter 95.9 Texas Country, Audacy

• Audacy has called upon the talents of three longtime Austin radio pros to populate the weekday lineup for the

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

New Career Path For Kurt Van Auken

June 19, 2024 kevincarter KSTZ, Saga Communications

• It’s the end of a successful 24-year ride at Saga Hot AC KSTZ (Star 102.5)/Des Moines for Kurt Van

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FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Clark Set To Wake Up On Heaven 600

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WCAO-AM

• iHeartMedia Baltimore welcomes Maurette Brown Clark as the new morning host for Urban Gospel WCAO-AM (Heaven 600), effective in

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Chicago’s River Now Classic Alternative

June 13, 2024June 15, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, WERV

• No sleep for the Alpha Media crew in the hallways of the company’s suburban Chicago group — on the

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Carter Awarded 3pm Hour On WABC

June 12, 2024 kevincarter Red Apple Media, WABC

• Red Apple’s WABC/New York announced that Dominic Carter will take over the 3-4 pm weekday slot on WABC Radio

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

‘Supa Cindy’ Leaving WEDR/Miami

June 11, 2024 kevincarter WEDR

• It’s the end of a 25-year reign for “Supa Cindy” Doucet, who took to social media to announce she

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Renee Really Retiring From The River

June 11, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHCN

• Major development at iHeartMedia Classic Hits WHCN (The River 105-9)/Hartford, which announced the impending retirement of longtime midday personality

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Stevens Wakes Up Back At WLS/Chicago

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-AM

• It’s official: Ray Stevens is the new morning host on Cumulus News-Talk 890 WLS-AM/Chicago. He succeeds Steve Cochran, who

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BREAKING NEWS

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

• 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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House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

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

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

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Condolences: Gary Burbank
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: Gary Burbank

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Gary Burbank

• Legendary air personality Gary Burbank, whose lengthy career took him to WMPS/Memphis, WNOE/New Orleans, WAKY & WHAS/Louisville, CKLW/Windsor-Detroit, and

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares

LABEL LOVE

No Higher Honor In Higher Education
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

PROGRAMMING

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

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

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TELEVISION 

Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

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