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Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WRDG

• Congrats to Ferrari Simmons, afternoon co-host on iHeartMedia’s WRDG (96.1 The Beat)/Atlanta on his promotion to Assistant Program Director.

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Bear Bolstered With Addition Of Reed & Cage

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 kevincarter Federated Media, WRBR

• Federated Media South Bend, IN unveiled a refreshed on-air lineup for Active Rock WRBR (103.9 The Bear), utilizing the

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Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered

June 3, 2025 kevincarter WPEN

• Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia announces the launch of its new afternoon drive show — Unfiltered with Ricky

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Executive Action @ Riser House

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Riser House

• Riser House Entertainment continues its dynamic growth with the addition of three new team members across streaming, product management,

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Now Entering Indy: Nick Jordan

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Radio One, WLHK, WYXB

• Nice to see Nick Jordan, former APD/afternoon talent at iHeartMedia Country WNCB (B93.9)/Raleigh back in action, as he just

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Hunter To Drive DC Home On WMAL

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus, WMAL

• Cumulus News-Talk 105.9 WMAL-FM/Washington, D.C. has tapped Derek Hunter as the station’s new afternoon host, weekdays from 3-6pm ET.

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Talus Takes Command of Hot 98.7 & The Lou/STL

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WFUN

• Audacy welcomes major market veteran Tani “Talus” Robbin-Coker as Brand Manager of Urban Hot 98.7 (KEZK-HD2) and Urban AC

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Jackson’s Road Trip: Topeka To Des Moines

May 28, 2025May 29, 2025 kevincarter KAZR

• Saga’s Des Moines Media Group (DMMG) rolls out the welcome mat for Ethan Jackson, who is joining the company

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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025May 30, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KMJ, KRZR

• Longtime Fresno radio pro E. Curtis Johnson, current afternoon co-host on Cumulus News-Talk KMJ-AM/FM, announced his impending retirement, effective

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Rooster Crows With Wilson In The Morning

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 kevincarter WCEH-AM

• Talk about your rapid recovery — less than a week after he exited afternoon drive at Duvall Media Group’s

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New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY

• Following last month’s retirement of 36-year morning icons Paul Fuller and Al Matthews from iHeartMedia Mainstream Rock 94.1 WHJY/Providence,

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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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
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Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
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Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

• Connoisseur Media announced a series of programming changes across its Bay Area cluster, including expanded roles for several members

New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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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
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Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

PROGRAMMING

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
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Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY
SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
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SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
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Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
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Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

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