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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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CLASSIC HIP HOP DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

B Paiz On The Loose

September 29, 2024September 30, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• After several weeks of uncertainty, RAMP has confirmed the newfound availability of veteran programmer and air talent Brian “B”

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iHeart Brings ‘Sports Talk + More’ To Bay Area

September 27, 2024September 29, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KNEW

• iHeartMedia San Francisco announced it will flip KNEW-AM 960/Oakland from Bloomberg Business to “KNEW 960 AM — iHeart Sports

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iHeart Executive Action, Texas-Style

September 17, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has announced three key leadership promotions across its Dallas, Austin and San Antonio markets — Christine Escobar re-joins

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Hott From Coast To Coast

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KIOI, KYSR

• Looking back on her three-decade radio career, all of it spent with iHeartMedia, Hudson Hott has made what she

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BREAKING NEWS

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

• 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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98 Rock Presents: Abe, Ashley & Marty
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

98 Rock Presents: Abe, Ashley & Marty

April 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 98 Rock Presents: Abe, Ashley & Marty

• Audacy’s KRXQ (98 Rock)/Sacramento just took the wraps off a new weekday lineup, effective Monday, April 20 — Abe

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
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

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
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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

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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
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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