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Emmis Launches La Exitosa 98.7/NY

January 10, 2025January 12, 2025 kevincarter Emmis, WEPN

• After four and half months as a Hot AC station, branded as TJ 98.7, Emmis Corporation just flipped WEPN/New

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

A New Chapter For John Beck

January 7, 2025 kevincarter Emmis, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia St. Louis and Indianapolis announced a leadership transition, as 40-year radio industry veteran John Beck, who has served

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Rupe Named CEO, Lencore Acoustics

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 kevincarter Emmis

• Veteran programmer Chase Rupe, a 17-year veteran of Emmis Corp. has been named CEO of Emmis-owned Lencore Acoustics, described

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Emmis Exploring Sale Of Indianpolis HQ

September 12, 2023September 13, 2023 kevincarter Emmis

• Emmis Corporation announced that it has retained the commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield to market its Indianapolis

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Rick Cummings Retires From Emmis

August 30, 2023August 31, 2023 kevincarter Emmis

• Emmis Corporation’s Rick Cummings, the programming genius behind LA’s Power 106 and New York’s Hot 97, as well as

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Urban One/Emmis Indy Deal Approved

August 21, 2022 kevincarter Emmis, Urban One

• RAMP has confirmed two pieces of business connected to Urban One’s acquisition of the Emmis Indianapolis cluster: 1) The

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Emmis Selling Indy Cluster To Urban One

June 13, 2022June 14, 2022 kevincarter Emmis, Urban One

• Emmis Communications announced an agreement to sell its Indianapolis radio stations to Urban One, pending FCC approval. The sale

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Joey Tack Exploring His Options

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 kevincarter Emmis, WLHK

• Yesterday we learned that Joey Tack will step down as APD and morning show host at Emmis Country WLHK

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Casey Daniels Joins WIBC/Indianapolis

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 kevincarter Emmis, WIBC

• Last week we told you that Casey Daniels had resigned as PD of Townsquare Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR/Grand Rapids,

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News Involving Emmis, Etc.

November 3, 2021 kevincarter Emmis, Jeff Smulyan

• Emmis Founder Jeff Smulyan, former owner of the Seattle Mariners and creator of the nation’s all-sports radio format with

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MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas
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MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas

• iHeartMedia has elevated MoJoe Roberts, PD of Country KWNR (95.5 The Bull)/Las Vegas, to Senior Vice President of Programming

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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

• Good Karma Brands (GKB) announced the elevation of Tommy Lam to Market Manager of 710 KSPN (ESPN Los Angeles),

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote
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Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

August 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote
iHeart Stands Up To Cancer: Livestream Tonight
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iHeart Stands Up To Cancer: Livestream Tonight

August 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Stands Up To Cancer: Livestream Tonight

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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

• Good Karma Brands (GKB) announced the elevation of Tommy Lam to Market Manager of 710 KSPN (ESPN Los Angeles),

Val Steele: Free Agent
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Val Steele: Free Agent

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Val Steele: Free Agent
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Galaxy Label Group Ups Broz, Adds Mills
PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment
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PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment

August 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment
Ford Driven To Success At BMLG
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Ford Driven To Success At BMLG

August 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ford Driven To Success At BMLG

PROGRAMMING

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
Val Steele: Free Agent
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Val Steele: Free Agent

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Val Steele: Free Agent
MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas
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MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas
KC’s Wolf About To Wake Up Differently
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KC’s Wolf About To Wake Up Differently

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KC’s Wolf About To Wake Up Differently
J Steele Named VP/Programming, Zelus Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

J Steele Named VP/Programming, Zelus Phoenix

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Steele Named VP/Programming, Zelus Phoenix
Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson

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