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MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

The Show[gram] Must Go On

May 31, 2017June 6, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia Top 40 WDCG (G105)/Raleigh has renewed and extended its agreement with morning personality Bob Dumas, the “Bob” portion of

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TRANSACTIONS 

Power Party In Vegas!

May 25, 2017June 3, 2017 kevincarter

This is turning out to be quite the eventful month for Meruelo Group — just two weeks ago it was

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PROS IN MOTION TRANSACTIONS 

Kroeger, Hilborn In Motion

May 25, 2017June 3, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom Charlotte announced a multiyear agreement with Chris Kroeger to continue as host of Prime Time on Sports-Talk WFNZ

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NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Alpha Acquires WFTL & WMEN

May 24, 2017June 3, 2017 kevincarter

Alpha Media’s West Palm Beach cluster has expanded by two, as the company formally announces the purchase of News-Talk 850

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Matt & Ramona Held Over @ The Link

May 23, 2017June 2, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

Entercom Charlotte has inked a multiyear contract renewal with Matt Harris and Ramona Holloway, keeping the 17-year-old Matt and Ramona

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DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS 

SiriusXM Serious About Pandora?

May 19, 2017May 30, 2017 kevincarter

The New York Post reports that SiriusXM is in active discussions about making a bid for Internet radio company Pandora. The

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Lew Dickey Buying Back In?

May 18, 2017May 27, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

It appears that former Cumulus President & CEO Lew Dickey is well on his way to returning to media ownership

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TRANSACTIONS 

Saga Subtracts TV, Adds Radio

May 11, 2017May 16, 2017 kevincarter Inc.

In a move that Saga Communications, Inc. President & CEO Ed Christian describes as a “return to our roots in

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BREAKING NEWS TRANSACTIONS 

Emmis Sells Power 106 To Meruelo Media

May 10, 2017May 15, 2017 kevincarter

There was a sizeable disturbance in the radio force yesterday as Emmis Communications announced it was selling Rhythmic KPWR (Power

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TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Frye Extended @ KRBE/Houston

May 10, 2017May 15, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Media has inked a multi-year contract extension with KRBE/Houston night jock Tyler Frye. Frye joined the KRBE on-air lineup

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Condolences: Rocky Allen

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Rocky Allen

• We keep losing legends…. this time it’s Rocky Allen, best known as the former longtime afternoon talent on WPLJ/New

NuVoodoo

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DIGITAL

Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

• Amplified Voices, the streaming, podcast, and digital media platform powered by Superadio Networks and American Urban Radio Networks (AURN),

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
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’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

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

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LATEST POSTS

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

• Some opportunities in radio are created by layoffs… This isn’t one of them. While much of our industry continues

Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade

June 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol

LABEL LOVE

Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
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

PROGRAMMING

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade

June 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move
Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN 

Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh
The Fort Wayne Programming Dept.
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Fort Wayne Programming Dept.

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Fort Wayne Programming Dept.

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