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1010 WINS Adds 92.3, Replacing ALT

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter 1010 WINS, Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Audacy New York announced several major strategic initiatives “that will elevate its New York news gathering capabilities, distribution and

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Scheld Leaving WCBS-AM/New York

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Tim Scheld announced he’s stepping down as Brand Manager and News Director of Audacy’s WCBS-AM (Newsradio 880)/New York. Scheld

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Coast-To-Coast Lover

October 6, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, Ed Lover, WXBK

• Audacy has greatly expanded the broadcast reach of Hip-Hop icon Ed Lover with the impending launch of The Ed

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ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley/Audacy Vegas Swap Shop

October 6, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, Beasley Media Group, KDWN, KXTE

• Beasley Media Group and Audacy announced a proposed “asset exchange agreement,” a.k.a. station swap — in Las Vegas —

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE 

Audacy Holiday Concert Update

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has announced a series of local holiday concerts in Denver, San Jose, Memphis, Baltimore, Boston, Austin and Houston:

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION URBAN AC 

Hernandez To Mornings On 94.7 The Wave/LA

September 30, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KTWV

• Audacy Urban AC KTWV (94.7 The Wave)/Los Angeles welcomes market veteran Liz Hernandez as its new morning show host,

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Audacy To Launch Radio Libre 790/Miami

September 30, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WAXY-AM

• Audacy announced it will flip Sports-Talk WAXY-AM (790 The Ticket)/Miami to Spanish conservative talk Radio Libre 790 on Oct.

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Phoenix Pros On The Loose

September 29, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KOOL-FM

• Yesterday we reported that Audacy Classic Hits KOOL-FM/Phoenix had rebranded as BIG 94.5. What was not mentioned at the

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KOOL-FM/Phoenix Rebrands As BIG 94.5

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KOOL-FM

• For the first time in more than 50 years, Audacy Classic Hits KOOL-FM/Phoenix is running with a new identity,

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Detroit Homecoming For Julia Lepidi

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WDZH

• Audacy Alternative WDZH (ALT 98.7)/Detroit announced a new on-air schedule, starting with the addition of market veteran Julia Lepidi

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Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills

• LOCASH’s Galaxy Label Group, founded by Platinum-selling duo Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, has bolstered its promotion department with

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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

• Big Loud Records has strengthened its global executive marketing team with veteran hires and essential promotions, effective immediately. Let’s

Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote
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Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

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iHeart Stands Up To Cancer: Livestream Tonight
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iHeart Stands Up To Cancer: Livestream Tonight

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PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment
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PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment

August 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment
NPR Joining Mountain West News Bureau
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NPR Joining Mountain West News Bureau

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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

• Big Loud Records has strengthened its global executive marketing team with veteran hires and essential promotions, effective immediately. Let’s

Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson
Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills

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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills
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Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills
PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment
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PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment

August 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment
Ford Driven To Success At BMLG
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Ford Driven To Success At BMLG

August 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ford Driven To Success At BMLG
Adams Named President, WCM Nashville
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Adams Named President, WCM Nashville

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Named President, WCM Nashville
Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

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Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson
Yes, There Is Life After Radio
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Yes, There Is Life After Radio

August 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, There Is Life After Radio
Beasley Cuts Reach Vegas
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Beasley Cuts Reach Vegas

August 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Cuts Reach Vegas
Kendall Stewart: Free Agent
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Kendall Stewart: Free Agent

August 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kendall Stewart: Free Agent
ESPN LA & Rams Lovefest Extended
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ESPN LA & Rams Lovefest Extended

August 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN LA & Rams Lovefest Extended
Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote
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Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

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