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Feel My Head… I Have Grammy Fever!

February 7, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Media & Westwood One proudly present a ton of special programming, exclusive brand activations and backstage performances this week

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EXECUTIVE ACTION 

Markets Generally Managed

February 7, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, ESPN

• After several months as interim GM for Scripps’ ABC affiliate KGUN-TV and CW affiliate KWBA-TV/Tucson, Leon Clark has been

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CLASSIC HIP HOP PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Zannie K.: Three Signals, Twin Cities

February 3, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia

Minneapolis radio pro Zannie K. has officially returned home to the Twin Cities, hired as APD/afternoon personality at Cumulus Classic

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Joyce Driving Atlanta Home

February 2, 2017February 21, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Rush Limbaugh

Cumulus Media has named Brian Joyce as the new afternoon host on WYAY (NewsRadio 106.7)/Atlanta. Joyce’s show will air weekdays

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Executive Action

February 2, 2017February 21, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, ESPN, ESPN Radio

• As part of its strategy “to deliver an enhanced visual hybrid radio station experience beyond the smartphone,” TagStation, the power

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Monk New RVP for Cumulus Flint & Saginaw

February 1, 2017February 21, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Media has appointed Chris Monk as Regional Vice President for the company’s nine radio stations in Saginaw and Flint,

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Batchelor Renewed At WABC

January 27, 2017February 17, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Media announced John Batchelor has signed a multi-year contract renewal, taking The John Batchelor Show to over 15 years

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SLC Power Surge

January 26, 2017February 16, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Media Salt Lake City had some fun at 4pm yesterday afternoon by flushing its 17-month-old Classic Hip Hop format

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PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Granato Joins Renda Ft. Myers

January 25, 2017February 16, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia

Steve Granato has joined Renda Broadcasting as PD of the company’s four-station group in Ft. Myers-Naples-Marco Island, FL — WWGR

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New Trio Debuts On WKQX

January 25, 2017February 16, 2017 kevincarter Cox, Cox Media Group, Cumulus

Cumulus Media has appointed three talented pros to new positions at Alternative WKQX/Chicago — please welcome Christine “Nicci” Nunez as

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BREAKING NEWS

U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

• MusiCares® has named U2 — Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. — as the 2027 MusiCares

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
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Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF
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Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF

• Cumulus Sports-Talk KNBR (The Sports Leader)/San Francisco announces the welcome return of Greg Papa, longtime Bay Area sports broadcaster

U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF
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Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF

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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
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Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY
SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
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SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

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Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

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