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CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

KQRS Hits The Big 5-0

July 12, 2018July 11, 2018 kevincarter BMI, Cumulus

• Cumulus Media proudly lights the fuse to launch the 50th Anniversary celebration of the legendary KQRS/Minneapolis, one of the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

iHeart Elects Smith Pres., Quad Cities

July 11, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has named Jeanne Smith as Market President for the company’s seven-station group in the Quad Cities, IL-IA. Smith earns

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

CRB Announces 2018 Board Of Directors

July 2, 2018July 3, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom, iHeart, Inc., Townsquare, United Stations

• The Country Radio Broadcasters have completed their elections for Board of Directors — our returning champions include current CRB

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Roxanne Steele: Free Agent

June 29, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom

• RAMP has confirmed Roxanne Steele‘s departure from the midday post at Entercom Country WYCD/Detroit. Thursday, June 14 was her last

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Condolences: Richard “Box” Bachschmidt

June 29, 2018July 1, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• We were saddened to hear the news that longtime Charleston, SC radio veteran Richard “Box” Bachschmidt, was found dead last

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering “Uncle Buck”

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus

• We were saddened to learn that that West Michigan radio legend Ed Buchanan, a longtime fixture on Cumulus Classic

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Jacent Jackson New PD of KFOG/SF

June 28, 2018July 2, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom

• Cumulus Media appointed 20-year Rock programming pro Jacent Jackson as the new Program Director of San Francisco’s legendary Rock station,

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AWARDS FRONT PAGE 

Cumulus Media’s Fab Four

June 28, 2018June 27, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus

• Four Cumulus Media local radio hosts were honored on Wednesday during the 43rd Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon, which was

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Poet… & Cumulus Knows It

June 28, 2018June 27, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Cumulus Media has appointed Chuck Poet as VP/Market Manager for the company’s five-station group in Erie, PA — AC WXKC

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FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Do You Have The Energy For Indy?

June 27, 2018June 26, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus

• Cumulus Media Indianapolis has launched an interplanetary search for a new PD for Top 40 WYRG (ENeRGY 93.9)/Indianapolis to

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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer J Love has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s San Jose-San Francisco

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Paris-based Believe — has named Nicki Shamel as

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING 

WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

• iHeartMedia Norfolk has moved its local Black Information Network (BIN) affiliate from 105.3FM (WNOH), up the dial to 92.1

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
Classical FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!

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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
Condolences: Chuck Mangione
AC CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Chuck Mangione
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

PROGRAMMING

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
Classical FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!
The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

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