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iHeartMedia

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Long Named PD Of KFI, KLAC & KEIB/Los Angeles

January 21, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KEIB, KFI-AM, KLAC

• iHeartMedia Los Angeles has tapped News-Talk-Sports vet Brian Long as the new Program Director of News-Talk KFI AM 640,

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Peake Performance At KOST/Los Angeles

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KBIG, KOST

• iHeartMedia Los Angeles announced that John Peake will assume the role of Program Director of AC KOST 103.5, effective

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Scarpetti Leaving WHJY For New Opportunity

January 20, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHJY

• Big news emanating from iHeartMedia’s venerable WHJY/Providence — Steve Scarpetti, a fixture in the building since 2001, announced his

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Wirthlin Named Market Pres., iHeart SLC

January 17, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has elevated Joyce Wirthlin to Market President of its six-station Salt Lake City market. Wirthlin has spent her

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

SLC Future Is Bright, Said Fred

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 kevincarter Fred Show, iHeartMedia, KZHT

• iHeartMedia Top 40 KZHT (97.1 ZHT/Salt Lake City announces the debut of the Premiere-syndicated The Fred Show in morning

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 URBAN 

Magelof Named Dir./Marketing, iHeart NYC

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Z100

• iHeartMedia has elevated Emily Magelof to Director of Marketing and Promotions for the company’s seven-station New York group, effective

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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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AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Jay Shannon Exits iHeartMedia DFW

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KDGE, KDMX

• RAMP has learned that longtime iHeartMedia veteran Jay Shannon has exited as PD of Hot AC KDMX (Mix 102.9)

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iHeart Executive Action: Sparrow & Faison

January 6, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced dual promotions in its Multicultural division — Nicky Sparrow has been elevated to Executive Vice President of

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Michael J Wakes Up On WPOC/Baltimore

December 18, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMZQ, WPOC

• The end of the 36-year Laurie DeYoung era in morning drive on iHeartMedia Country WPOC/Baltimore is fast approaching, as

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BREAKING NEWS

NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
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NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

• NPR announced a much needed $113 million windfall on Thursday from two charitable donors, including $80 million from billionaire

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DIGITAL

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

• vCreative this week announced powerful new integrations with WideOrbit Aurora and to RCS’s ZettaCloud, two of the most widely

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

• vCreative this week announced powerful new integrations with WideOrbit Aurora and to RCS’s ZettaCloud, two of the most widely

NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
NABLF’s Celebration Of Service Winners
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

NABLF’s Celebration Of Service Winners

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NABLF’s Celebration Of Service Winners

LABEL LOVE

KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose

PROGRAMMING

NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
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NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone
Mike OD Back in The Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
KNBR & Niners Mutually Extend
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

KNBR & Niners Mutually Extend

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KNBR & Niners Mutually Extend
Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

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