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99X

ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HIP HOP COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Schaflander Upped To VP/MM, Cumulus ATL

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 kevincarter 99X, Cumulus Media, WKHX, WWWQ

• Cumulus Atlanta promotes from within and elevates Justin Schaflander from VP of Sales to VP/Market Manager of the four-station

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 X-Tensive Morning X-Cavation

May 19, 2025May 20, 2025 kevincarter 99X

• Utilizing state-of-the-art carbon-dating technology, leading scientists have come to the fairly solid conclusion that The Morning X with Barnes

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ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Leslie Fram Exits CMT

October 1, 2024October 4, 2024 kevincarter 99X, CMT

• RAMP has confirmed that Leslie Fram exited as Senior Vice President of Music Strategy at CMT after a successful

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HIP HOP COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Cumulus Atlanta Names Schaflander VP/Sales

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 kevincarter 99X, Cumulus Media, WKHX, WWWQ

• Justin Schaflander is named as VP of Sales for Cumulus Atlanta. Schaflander segues from Good Karma Brands/ESPN Los Angeles,

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve Craig Comes Home To 99X

July 10, 2023July 11, 2023 kevincarter 99X, WNNX

• We figured this long overdue radio homecoming was in the works, and this week, it becomes reality — popular

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Done Deal: Pendarvis Returns To 99X

March 31, 2023 kevincarter 99X

• It’s official: Cumulus announced the return of prodigal son Will Pendarvis to the legendary WNNX (99X)/Atlanta as APD and

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Will Pendarvis Returning To 99X/Atlanta

March 29, 2023 kevincarter 99X, SiriusXM

• Stand by for the formal announcement before the end of the week, but consider the beans already spilled —

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Axel Lowe Leaving Cumulus Atlanta

March 27, 2023March 28, 2023 kevincarter 99X, Cumulus Media

• Late Monday we learned that, after a remarkable three-decade run with Cumulus Atlanta, Axel Lowe has tendered his resignation

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Barnes & Leslie Ride Again On 99X

February 27, 2023February 28, 2023 kevincarter 99X

• Cumulus Media announced that Leslie Fram and Steve Barnes have been reunited as co-hosts of the re-launched legendary WNNX

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Welcome Home, 99X!

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 kevincarter 99X, Cumulus Media

• The reconstituted 99X/Atlanta began its journey back into the hearts and minds of the market with the debut of

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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

• 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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United Stations + yaman.AI
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United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations + yaman.AI

• United Stations announced an exclusive national partnership with yaman.AI, the latest venture from renowned radio creative visionary Yaman Coskun.

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
Mountain Rises In Chico
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Mountain Rises In Chico

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Rises In Chico
NPR Never Not Innovating
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NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Never Not Innovating

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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

• Sending best wishes to my longtime friend and former Hitmakers colleague Bobbii Jacobs, co-founder of Live In The Vineyard

Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
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Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
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Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
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Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
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SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
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Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

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Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
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Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
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Hope Springs Eternal In Texas

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years
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Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years
Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!
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Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!

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