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Connoisseur Media

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WSSR, WZSR

• Connoisseur Media’s commitment to live, local radio is alive and well in suburban Chicago, as evidenced by the welcome

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Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Bonneville, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media is expanding its considerable broadcast footprint into San Francisco, as the company just announced that it has

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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced new leadership in its Portland, OR market, reinforcing its dedication to local talent, strong community connections,

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ADULT HITS ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Dayton Loves Z93 & Fully Stocked Fridge

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WGTZ

• Connoisseur Media has been busy with its newly acquired Dayton, OH cluster: 1) Adult Hits WGTZ transitions to Classic

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KVWE

• The city of Amarillo, TX woke up to a lovely surprise on Monday — a shiny new Classic Rock

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Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KINK

• Connoisseur Media has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity now open in its Portland, OR, cluster! One of the most legendary Triple

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Alamo City Action For Connoisseur

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announces key leadership transitions for the company’s San Antonio market that will take effect on January 1,

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mays Named OM, Connoisseur Suburban Chicago

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media proudly announces the addition of Gordon Mays as Operations Manager of its recently acquired suburban Chicago cluster

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Salisbury Takes Command Of Portland’s Bull

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KBFF, KUPL

• Following a strategic operational realignment and positive ratings momentum, Connoisseur Media has promoted Dylan Salisbury to Content Director for

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Connoisseur Announces Sales Exec Upgrades

September 12, 2025September 14, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced several key leadership promotions within its sales organization, reflecting the company’s commitment to building a unified

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BREAKING NEWS

Murley Booked From BOS To SFO
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Murley Booked From BOS To SFO

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Murley Booked From BOS To SFO

• Beasley Chief Revenue Officer Tina Murley is trading Boston for San Francisco, as she heads west to join Connoisseur

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
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Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

• RAMP heard from veteran programmer Steve King, OM of NRG Media’s stations in Lincoln and Omaha, NE, who told

Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
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SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

PROGRAMMING

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
CPB Formally Shutting Down
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CPB Formally Shutting Down

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Formally Shutting Down
Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’
Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloomington Now Squarely In The Zone
Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay

January 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay

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