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Giant Check, 1, 2, 3…

March 13, 2017March 28, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

We are pleased to report that area kids in need continue to reap tremendous benefits, thanks to the ongoing financial

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Milwaukee Wakes Up A Little Differently

March 13, 2017March 28, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia Country WMIL (FM 106.1)/Milwaukee announced the debut of its newly reconfigured morning show, which still contains 33 1/3 percent

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Sounds Like A Job Opening!

March 10, 2017March 27, 2017 kevincarter BMI, iHeart, iHeartMedia

Yesterday we told you that Keefer was making his triumphant return to afternoon drive on iHeartMedia Triple A KBCO/Denver-Boulder. In

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Gray Upped To CEO of Katz Media Group

March 10, 2017March 27, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia, Inc.

Katz Media Group has elevated Mark Gray from President, to Chief Executive Officer, overseeing both Katz’s radio and television companies.

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Keefer Comes Home To KBCO

March 9, 2017March 25, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia Denver excitedly announced the impending return of prodigal son Keefer to reclaim afternoon drive on Triple A 97.3 KBCO,

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Dalessandro Unplugs From WMIL

March 8, 2017March 24, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

Closing the book on a successful two-decade-long run with iHeartMedia Country WMIL (FM 106.1)/Milwaukee, Karen Dalessandro of the Karen, Scott

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Blake New PD of WNCB/Raleigh

March 8, 2017March 24, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

Congrats to Carletta Blake, PD of Alpha Media Country WRNS/New Bern, NC, who is moving up to a larger market

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Fans Fuel iHeartRadio Music Awards

March 7, 2017March 24, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards rocked the “Fabulous Forum” on Sunday night, as the 4th annual fan-powered show, hosted by

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Great Moments In Syndication

March 6, 2017March 24, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Augusta, GA announced several morning show changes — Urban WPRW (Power 107.7) is now running the Premiere-syndicated The

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Opportunities Abound In Tulsa

March 6, 2017March 24, 2017 kevincarter Cox, Cox Media Group, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Congrats are in order for Aly Presser (left), morning co-host on Scripps Top 40 KHTT (106.9 K-Hits)/Tulsa, who has put

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BREAKING NEWS

Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

• Audacy announces the next iteration of the 97.1 frequency in Los Angeles — All-News KNX-FM will flip to All-Sports

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Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord

• Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has acquired the assets of Los Angeles-based Mothership Music Publishing. The acquisition

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

Can 97.1 The Fan Break the ‘Mellow’ Curse? A RAMP Guest Editorial by Kevin Gershan It’s the frequency that just

Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
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WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

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BMG & Concord Announce Merger
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BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
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Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
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Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
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WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO
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Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO
Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston
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Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston
iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

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