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Connoisseur Media

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WICC Expands, Rebrands: ‘Voice Of Connecticut’

September 5, 2024September 8, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WICC-AM

• UPDATED with job posting: In the wake of the demise of heritage News-Talk WCBS 880/New York, Connoisseur Media announces

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Sells Frederick To Local Daily Media

July 24, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Local Daily Media

• Connoisseur Media announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Frederick, MD radio stations — WFRE (99.9 Free

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Two Openings At Connoisseur’s WICC

July 23, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WICC-AM

• Connoisseur Media Connecticut has two exciting new opportunities available on heritage News-Talk WICC-AM & FM/Bridgeport — 1) Talk Show

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN AC 

Connoisseur CT Acquires ‘The Ruden Report’

July 19, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media proudly announces the acquisition of The Ruden Report, Fairfield County (Connecticut)’s premier source for high school sports

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Ford Drives Long Island Home On The Wolf

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WWWF

• Connoisseur Media’s WWWF (103.1 The Wolf)/Long Island welcomes major market pro Kelly Ford to afternoon drive. Beginning August 1,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION 

Country Afternoons, Market No. 20!

April 16, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WWWF

• It was almost exactly one month ago when Connoisseur Media flushed Classic Hits from WBZO (103.1 Max FM)/Nassau-Suffolk and

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Long Island Wakes Up With The Wolf

March 20, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WWWF

• Long Island has a new Country radio station — Connoisseur Media flushed Classic Hits from WBZO (103.1 Max FM)/Nassau-Suffolk

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROS IN MOTION 

Brooks Takes Middays At Long Island’s Shark

June 23, 2023 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WWSK

• Connoisseur Media Mainstream Rock WWSK (94.3 The Shark)/Long Island welcomes major market rock vet Aimee Brooks to the crew

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AC FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Lyons Presses Pause After Heart Surgery

May 26, 2023 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WEBE

• The RAMP crew extends our best wishes to our pal Danny Lyons, longtime midday talent at Connoisseur Media’s WEBE

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Busy Day At Connoisseur CT

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WEZN

• Connoisseur Media Connecticut announced several key internal moves, starting with the arrival of Jennifer Grullon as afternoon co-host on

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BREAKING NEWS

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards which will air from Dolby Theatre

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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

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‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville
CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville

• Midwest Communications’ Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ/Knoxville promotes from within, tapping longtime station veteran/utility player “Octavius” as its new evening

Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

LABEL LOVE

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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

PROGRAMMING

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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

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