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Ryan Punches His Ticket To Detroit

March 19, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WORD-AM, WXYT

• Audacy Sports-Talk WXYT (97.1 The Ticket)/Detroit welcomes Marc Ryan as its new network pregame, postgame and weekday fill-in host,

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SoCal Sound Elevates Slater To MD

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 kevincarter KCSN

• Congrats to Julie Slater, midday talent at non-comm Triple A KCSN/KSBR (88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound)/Los Angeles who has been

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iHeart Restructuring Continues…

March 17, 2024March 19, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KMOD

• UPDATED: Just when we thought our industry’s run of shrinkage had reached a semi-reasonable plateau, iHeartMedia has initiated another

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Marino Named OM, Pamal’s Vermont Group

March 17, 2024 kevincarter Pamal Broadcasting

• Pamal has acquired the talents of major market veteran Vinny Marino as Operations Manager of the company’s Catamount Radio

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Phoenix Homecoming For Mark Medina

March 13, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Z100

• Mark Medina, who has programmed iHeartMedia’s Z100/New York since early 2015, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of

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Can You Fill Gunner’s Large Boots?

March 12, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WIVK

• Cumulus Media’s legendary Country 107.7 WIVK/Knoxville has an incredibly rare afternoon drive opening, as Ted “Gunner” Ousley, a 28-year

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Daniels Joins Tampa Bay’s 101.5 The Vibe

March 12, 2024March 13, 2024 kevincarter WTBV

• Cox Media Group’s new Tampa Bay Urban AC outlet WTBV (101.5 The Vibe) has tapped market veteran Gordie Daniels

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‘KC’ Drives Tampa Bay Home On WQYK

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WQYK

• Beasley Country 99.5 WQYK/Tampa has tapped Kevin “KC” Cummings as the station’s new afternoon drive personality, weekdays from 3-8pm.

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Darren Pfeffer Named President, DPS

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 kevincarter DPS

• Diversified Production Services (DPS) announced that longtime radio and major event executive Darren Pfeffer has joined the company as

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Elliott Takes Command Of Cincy’s Cat & Fox

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 kevincarter WNNF, WOFX

• Cumulus has hired Chris Elliott as Program Director of WNNF (Cat Country 94.1) and Classic Rock WOFX (92.5 The

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

• UPDATED: Kendrick Lamar leads the Grammy class of 2026, earning nine total nominations, including his involvement in three of

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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

• Leda Chang has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP, Global Brand & Audience for Warner Music

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

• MediaCo Holding Inc. announced it will launch simulcasts of WQHT (HOT 97) and Urban AC 107.5 WBLS/New York on

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
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Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
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Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
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Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
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‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
Time To Consult With Don Parker
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker
Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
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Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

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