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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025May 30, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KMJ, KRZR

• 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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Cumulus Moving From Nasdaq To OTC

April 23, 2025April 24, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, NASDAQ

• With the specter of delisting from Nasdaq hovering in the air, yesterday we received this statement from Cumulus: “Cumulus

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Oxnard-Ventura Feelin’ Groovy

April 22, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KVYB

• Another Cumulus station has changed course after Westwood One’s recent dissolution of seven 24/7 formats — KVYB (106.3 The

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Guy Gordon Exits WJR/Detroit

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJR

• Guy Gordon, a fixture on Detroit television and radio for the past four decades, has been let go from

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Meet The New & Improved 92KQRS

April 3, 2025April 4, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KQRS

• At 6am Thursday, after a week of stunting, Cumulus reintroduced a “newer” Classic Rock 92KQRS/Minneapolis, featuring an expanded playlist

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Cumulus Launches ‘The Overnight Ride’

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media announced the launch of The Overnight Ride, a live, nationally syndicated overnight Country radio show, now airing

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Cumulus & Townsquare Station Shutdown

March 16, 2025March 17, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Townsquare Media

• UPDATED with Townsquare statement: In what is sadly becoming a growing trend in the financially fraught condition of the

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Good Morning, Gilbert Baez!

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFNC

• Veteran broadcast journalist Gilbert Baez has joined Cumulus News-Talk WFNC (AM 640/103.5 HD2)/Fayetteville, NC, as host of the popular

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Cumulus Shuts Off Struggling Stations

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KZAC

• Last November, Cumulus made several significant moves in San Francisco, including elevating the conservative talk format on KSFO from

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Cat Country Leaves Larger Footprint

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WCTO

• Cumulus Media has expanded the reach of its popular Cat Country 96 audio brand, as it launched simulcasts of

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BREAKING NEWS

Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

• Hubbard’s WTOP News/Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce Kristin Diaz will join the team as its new morning drive

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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

• MaxxKonnect, a leading provider of prioritized connectivity and technical services for the broadcast industry, announced a partnership with Kirk

Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

• Radio icon Bobby Rich returns to Southern California this month on the first stop of a global tour to

Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC
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Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

PROGRAMMING

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
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Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
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CRS Online Registration Ends Soon

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Online Registration Ends Soon

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