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Cumulus Media

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

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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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

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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BREAKING NEWS

More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT PROGRAMMING 

More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED 7/1, 9:30AM PT: • Josh Martinez exits nights on Z100/New York after five years. Martinez (left), who also

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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

• Sierra H Multimedia Classic Hip Hop KZCE (101.1 The Bounce)/Phoenix is excited to become the latest affiliate of Justin

Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!
Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

LABEL LOVE

Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
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Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

PROGRAMMING

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
Black Public Radio Network Launches
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Black Public Radio Network Launches

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Public Radio Network Launches
Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
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Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION URBAN 

EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles

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