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Hearst Television

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 kevincarter Hearst Television, WIYY

• Baltimore’s iconic rock station, Hearst Television’s WIYY (98 Rock), the radio home of youuuurrrr Baltimore Ravens and Orioles has

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Johnson Named APD, 98 Rock/Baltimore

July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 kevincarter Hearst Television, WIYY

• Back in April we first reported that Hearst Television’s heritage Rock station WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore had launched a planetwide

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

TV Vet Jayne Miller Joins WBAL NewsRadio

May 9, 2023 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL

• Former longtime WBAL-TV/Baltimore investigative journalist Jayne Miller will host a weekly talk show on Hearst sister WBAL (NewsRadio 1090/101.5)

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Snow & Joseph Team Up At WBAL

May 23, 2022 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL

• Hearst News-Talk WBAL (NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5)/Baltimore has combined the talents of two of its popular hosts into one brand

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

WBAL/Baltimore Inks Klacik For Middays

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL

• Hearst News-Talk WBAL NewsRadio 1090 & 101.5/Baltimore announces the addition of Kimberly Klacik to take over the midday show.

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ACTIVE ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

Pahigian Leaving Hearst; Joerres Steps Up

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL, WIYY

• After eight years as President & GM of Hearst Television’s WBAL NewsRadio 1090/101.5 & WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore, Cary L.

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Condolences: Jim Russ

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL, WIYY

• Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Jim Russ, morning traffic anchor for Hearst’s WBAL and

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WBAL Up For Six AP Awards

April 30, 2021 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL

• Hearst Television’s WBAL (NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5)/Baltimore was recently announced as a finalist in six categories in the Chesapeake Associated

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Ready To Drive Baltimore Home?

May 14, 2020 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL

• Hearst Television News-Talk WBAL (NewsRadio 1090/101.5)/Baltimore has an immediate opening for an afternoon drive talk host or team. Brett Hollander left

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TELEVISION 

Radio Faces Also Not Made For TV

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 kevincarter Hearst Television, WIYY

• Baltimore’s top-rated radio morning show Justin, Scott and Spiegel of Hearst Television Active Rock WIYY (98 Rock) has generously volunteered

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BREAKING NEWS

Lipmans To Be Honored As Industry Icons
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Lipmans To Be Honored As Industry Icons

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lipmans To Be Honored As Industry Icons

• REPUBLIC Founder & CEO Monte Lipman and REPUBLIC Founder & COO Avery Lipman, co-founders of Republic Records will receive

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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

• Since its launch in 2007, BBC Introducing has seen a continual growth of independent artists submitting their music to

Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

December 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston
Tom Nankival Circles Back To Saga
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Tom Nankival Circles Back To Saga

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Executive Action: Aristo-Enhanced
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Executive Action: Aristo-Enhanced

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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

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It’s A FREE Country: Waking Up Live & Local
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

It’s A FREE Country: Waking Up Live & Local

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on It’s A FREE Country: Waking Up Live & Local

• Connoisseur Media announces the return of live and local mornings on its suburban Chicago Country simulcast, WCCQ/Joliet & WXLC/Waukegan

Lipmans To Be Honored As Industry Icons
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Lipmans To Be Honored As Industry Icons

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lipmans To Be Honored As Industry Icons
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Lipmans To Be Honored As Industry Icons
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Lipmans To Be Honored As Industry Icons

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Remembering Steve Cropper
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Remembering Steve Cropper

December 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Steve Cropper
Atlantic Ups Rocco To Chief Creative Officer
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Atlantic Ups Rocco To Chief Creative Officer

December 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlantic Ups Rocco To Chief Creative Officer
CRS Announces Special Registration Rates
CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRS Announces Special Registration Rates

December 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Announces Special Registration Rates
Upgrades Rule At Capitol Christian
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Upgrades Rule At Capitol Christian

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Upgrades Rule At Capitol Christian
Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM

PROGRAMMING

It’s A FREE Country: Waking Up Live & Local
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

It’s A FREE Country: Waking Up Live & Local

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on It’s A FREE Country: Waking Up Live & Local
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
Radio One Optimizes Charlotte Cluster
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Radio One Optimizes Charlotte Cluster

December 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio One Optimizes Charlotte Cluster
Federated Ups Guderian To Director Of Ops
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Federated Ups Guderian To Director Of Ops

December 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Ups Guderian To Director Of Ops
WXPN Counts Down 885 Greatest Covers
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Counts Down 885 Greatest Covers

December 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Counts Down 885 Greatest Covers
Westwood One Bananas Over Drake Toll
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Westwood One Bananas Over Drake Toll

December 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Westwood One Bananas Over Drake Toll

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