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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Wade Running Prog. & News, WBAL/Baltimore

September 27, 2022September 28, 2022 kevincarter Hearst, WBAL

• Hearst’s WBAL (NewsRadio 1090/101.5)/Baltimore has elevated News Director Jeff Wade to Director of Programming/News Director. In his new dual

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Executive Action: Maria Thrasher

August 15, 2022 kevincarter Hearst

• Maria Thrasher, a media sales and marketing veteran with deep sales and brand development experience in television, radio and

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98 Rock/Baltimore Seeks An APD

January 7, 2021 kevincarter Hearst, WIYY

• Highly-rated Hearst Mainstream Rock WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore, one of the longest-running rock stations in America, and the flagship radio

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WBAL Launches ‘C4 & Bryan Nehman’

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 kevincarter Hearst, WBAL

• Hearst Television’s WBAL (NewsRadio 1090/101.5)/Baltimore has launched a new morning news and talk program that combines two of the

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WBAL Expands To 101.5FM

November 26, 2018 kevincarter Hearst

• Hearst’s legendary WBAL (NewsRadio 1090)/Baltimore, a staple on the AM dial for 93 years, just entered the exciting modern

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Radio Minus Music

August 17, 2018August 16, 2018 kevincarter Entercom, Hearst

• Hearst-owned News-Talk WBAL (NewsRadio 1090)/Baltimore expands its local weeknight talk offerings with a new 8-11pm show hosted by Dan Joseph,

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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

• Big Loud Records has appointed Stacy Blythe and Jordan Pettit as Co-Presidents. Blythe, who joined Big Loud Records in

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

• Big Loud Records has appointed Stacy Blythe and Jordan Pettit as Co-Presidents. Blythe, who joined Big Loud Records in

Remembering Bob Green
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE TOP 40 

Remembering Bob Green

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Green
Remembering Jerry Cesak
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering Jerry Cesak

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Jerry Cesak

LABEL LOVE

Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

PROGRAMMING

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
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Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

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