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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter ESPN Los Angeles, KSPN

• Good Karma Brands (GKB) announced the elevation of Tommy Lam to Market Manager of 710 KSPN (ESPN Los Angeles),

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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

August 13, 2025August 12, 2025 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services’ revised 2025 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast projects total local advertising revenue to reach $169 billion this

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer

August 11, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that Lisa Coffey has joined the company in the newly-created role of Chief Business Officer. She will

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious SALES STREAMING 

Executive Action: Guarasi Rejoins Pillar Media

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 kevincarter Pillar Media, WAKW, WAWZ

• Michael Guarasi has joined Pillar Media as General Sales Manager for Contemporary Christian WAWZ (Star 99.1), serving Northern New

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Townsquare & Renda Ink Digital Deal

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Renda Media, Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Renda Media, a local media company with a strong presence

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025August 1, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

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Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025July 31, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP has learned that Hartley Adkins, President of the iHeartMedia Markets Group is retiring at the end of the

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DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio

July 22, 2025 kevincarter WHIN

• Kensington Digital Media is pleased to announce that Karen DeFriez is joining the company in the dual role of

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Lenz In Charge Of iHeart Milwaukee

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has elevated Dan Lenz to Market President for Milwaukee, effective immediately. Lenz, who joined iHeartMedia in 2017, most

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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KAMX

• Audacy has elevated Tatjana Deegan to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Austin portfolio, which includes Hot

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

• It is with heavy hearts that Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announces the passing of legendary rock DJ Mike

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DIGITAL

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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LATEST POSTS

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

• Beasley Media Group announced that John Kincade will depart as co-host the Kincade & Salciunas morning show on WPEN

June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day
Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

LABEL LOVE

Provident Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious LABEL LOVE 

Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

PROGRAMMING

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

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