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88.5’s Latin Alt Rebrands As Bilingual Sounds

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 kevincarter 88.5, KCSN

• 88.5-FM’s 11-year-old Latin Alt HD3 station, the first 24/7 Latin Alternative music format HD station in the country, powered

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SoCal Sound Is Looking

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 kevincarter 88.5, KCSN, The SoCal Sound

• RAMP has learned that influential Southern California Triple A KCSN (88.5 The SoCal Sound)/Los Angeles has a rare full-time

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Harcourt Sets Wayback Machine To ’94

August 5, 2024 kevincarter 88.5, KCSN

• Legendary air personality Nic Harcourt spent months in 1994 lining up local bands, juggling schedules and helping to pull

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SoCal ‘Benefest’ Stars Pete Yorn & Jackson Browne

June 4, 2024June 5, 2024 kevincarter 88.5, The SoCal Sound

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Jackson Browne will join acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Yorn for a benefit concert

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Pinfield Takes PM Drive At 88.5, The SoCal Sound

March 28, 2024April 1, 2024 kevincarter 88.5

• Veteran radio and television host Matt Pinfield is joining non-comm Triple A 88.5-FM (The SoCal Sound)/Los Angeles, as the

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Gordon Enhances SoCal Sound

August 24, 2023 kevincarter 88.5, The SoCal Sound

• Public, member-supported Triple A 88.5FM (The SoCal Sound)/Los Angeles has added broadcast veteran Hillary Gordon to its leadership team

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Harcourt Marks 25 Years On SoCal Radio

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 kevincarter 88.5, KCSN

• Legendary air personality Nic Harcourt, who has been described by music journalists as “the most influential DJ in America,”

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

88.5 Rebrands As ‘The SoCal Sound’

August 18, 2022 kevincarter 88.5, KCSN

• Days after being named “Non-Comm Music Station of the Year,” Southern California’s leading Triple A station, 88.5-FM is rebranding

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88.5-FM Adds Slater & James

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 kevincarter 88.5, KCSN, KSBR

• 88.5-FM, Southern California’s leading Triple A station is adding two notable new voices to its on-air line-up — please

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Harcourt Marks A Decade At SoCal’s 88-5FM

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 kevincarter 88.5, KCSN

• Legendary broadcaster and music tastemaker Nic Harcourt will celebrate his 10th anniversary at Southern California Triple A 88.5-FM with

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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo

• D’Angelo, the legendary and elusive R&B singer who helped pioneer the musical genre known as “Neo-Soul,” died Tuesday after

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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

• Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, a division of Big Machine Label Group, announces the appointment of Bridget Herrmann as

Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
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World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
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Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

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College Radio Fights For Its Rights
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College Radio Fights For Its Rights

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on College Radio Fights For Its Rights

• College radio is experiencing a Gen Z renaissance — for example, Montclair State University’s WMSC 90.3 FM alone has

Swap Shop, With Rob, Holly & Coop
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Swap Shop, With Rob, Holly & Coop

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Remembering D’Angelo
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Remembering D’Angelo

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Remembering D’Angelo
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Remembering D’Angelo

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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

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‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
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‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

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LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26
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LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26

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VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire
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VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire

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World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
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World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

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College Radio Fights For Its Rights
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College Radio Fights For Its Rights

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on College Radio Fights For Its Rights
Swap Shop, With Rob, Holly & Coop
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Swap Shop, With Rob, Holly & Coop

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Swap Shop, With Rob, Holly & Coop
Mike O’Brian Unplugging After 40 Years
CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mike O’Brian Unplugging After 40 Years

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike O’Brian Unplugging After 40 Years
‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
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‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

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iHeart Milwaukee Makes Adult Decision
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iHeart Milwaukee Makes Adult Decision

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Milwaukee Makes Adult Decision
Brody Smith On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Brody Smith On The Loose

October 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brody Smith On The Loose

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