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AC AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TOP 40 

Hofstra Inducts ’24 Radio HOF Class

October 22, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, NPR, WHPC, WRHU

• Hundreds of Hofstra University alumni, students, faculty, staff, and administrators gathered on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Hofstra University

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VooDoo Is Afoot In New Orleans

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia recently completed its move-in of WFFX (formerly 103.7 The Fox) from Hattiesburg, MS into the New Orleans market,

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Paul Schadt Prepares To Unplug

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKKT

• The end of an era in Charlotte radio is fast approaching, as Paul Schadt, longtime co-host of Paul Schadt

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS SALES STREAMING 

VanDerbeck Named Market Pres., iHeart Albany

October 17, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that Rob VanDerbeck has been named Market President for the company’s Albany, NY group, effective immediately. He

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Markets Group

October 15, 2024October 16, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced a realignment of its Markets Group structure, adding two new Division Presidents under the leadership of Hartley

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ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

KVDU Captures Baton Rouge Vibe

October 14, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KVDU

• As iHeartMedia completes the move of Adult Hits KVDU (104.1 The Spot) from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Andy Lohman Announces Retirement

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced the retirement of Alaska and Hawaii Markets Area President Andy Lohman, effective immediately, closing out more than

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Metzen Named VP/Sales, iHeart Twin Cities

October 7, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Minneapolis has elevated Andrew Metzen to Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. Metzen, who joined iHeartMedia in 2015

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

iHeart Alaska Now Set On ‘Crash’ Course

October 4, 2024October 7, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has promoted Joe “Crash” Albrecht to Sr. Vice President of Programming for Alaska, with oversight of the company’s

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES TOP 40 

Opening: Dir. of Marketing, iHeart Connecticut

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia is heavily on the hunt for an experienced Director Of Marketing to lead the marketing and promotions department

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Stern Extends For Three More Years
BREAKING NEWS FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Caroline Ellis to Vice President, A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Ellis will report to Jackie

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Stern Extends For Three More Years
BREAKING NEWS FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years
Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

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