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Desert Valley Media Group

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SYNDICATION 

Power 98.3/Phoenix: Remixed

September 23, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR

• Desert Valley Media Group Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix announced a dramatically revamped on-air lineup — the action begins with

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Desert Valley Media Group Sold To Zelus, LLC

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, KMVA, KOAI

• Desert Valley Media Group announced the sale of its Phoenix radio group — Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3), Hot AC

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Phoenix Welcomes ‘Power 98.3: Reimagined’

April 29, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR

• As promised, Desert Valley Media Group Phoenix unveiled “the New Sound” of KKFR (Power 98.3) at noon Monday, downshifting

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SYNDICATION 

Power Fluctuation In Phoenix

April 28, 2024April 29, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, Skyview Networks

• RAMP has learned that major structural changes are afoot at Desert Valley Media Group Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix —

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SOCIAL MEDIA 

Sumlin Joins DVMG As Social Media Director

October 18, 2023 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, KMVA, KOAI

• Desert Valley Media Group (DVMG) Phoenix is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Sumlin as the cluster’s new

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Marshall Named PD of Hot 97.5/103.9/Phoenix

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KMVA

• Phoenix radio vet Jared Marshall has been named as the new Brand Manager/PD of Desert Valley Media Group Hot

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Riviera Now Desert Valley Media Group

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, Riviera Broadcasting

• In a staff memo, Jeff Trumper, President & CEO of Phoenix-based Riviera Broadcasting formally announced the company’s rebranding to Desert

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BREAKING NEWS

Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

• Audacy announced a vertical realignment of its programming and content structure, reorganized by format instead of location. CEO Kelli

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Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
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Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

• Leading entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate announced the appointment of award-winning music supervisor Chip Herter as SVP, Music Supervision

‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
Burgess-Related Executive Action
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Burgess-Related Executive Action

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Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
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Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
Stratus Now Available Everywhere
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Stratus Now Available Everywhere

January 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stratus Now Available Everywhere

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Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

• Audacy announced a vertical realignment of its programming and content structure, reorganized by format instead of location. CEO Kelli

RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement
Finn Named Dir. of Philanthropy, Partnerships, LABF
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Finn Named Dir. of Philanthropy, Partnerships, LABF

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Finn Named Dir. of Philanthropy, Partnerships, LABF

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CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026
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CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026
Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
Curb | Word Executive Action
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Curb | Word Executive Action

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curb | Word Executive Action
Thomas Named EVP, Motown Gospel / TAMLA
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Thomas Named EVP, Motown Gospel / TAMLA

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Named EVP, Motown Gospel / TAMLA
Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure
RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement
United Stations Welcomes Ken Prehl
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

United Stations Welcomes Ken Prehl

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations Welcomes Ken Prehl
WOKQ Is Now Doll’s House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WOKQ Is Now Doll’s House

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WOKQ Is Now Doll’s House
‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
ESPN 1320/Sacramento Re-Mixed
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

ESPN 1320/Sacramento Re-Mixed

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN 1320/Sacramento Re-Mixed

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