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iHeartMedia

CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES Natural Disasters 

Tornado Can’t Keep The Fox Down

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KKRQ

• We are happy to report that iHeartMedia Classic Rock KKRQ (100.7 The Fox)/Iowa City-Cedar Rapids, IA is now back

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SOCIAL MEDIA TOP 40 

iHeartMedia Declares June 1 As ‘Access Day’

May 24, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia presents its first-ever Access Day on June 1, providing unprecedented access to hundreds of epic prizes like concert

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Fulton Now Running iHeart N. Alabama

May 23, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has tapped Blake Fulton as Market President for the company’s 20+ stations serving Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Huntsville, AL.

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

iHeart Honolulu To Swap Star & PoP!

May 16, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KUCD

• RAMP has learned that iHeartMedia is making final preparations for a significant frequency swap in Honolulu — after 25

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CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Condolences: Becky Palmer

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WBBS

• Becky Palmer, best known and loved for her two decades as morning co-host on iHeartMedia Country WBBS (B104.7)/Syracuse, NY,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Major Memphis Market Movement

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KWNW, WEGR

• Lots of motion in the Memphis market of late, starting with last month’s news that Audacy had agreed to

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

WOR’s Joe Bartlett Announces Retirement

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 kevincarter 710 WOR, iHeartMedia

• Joe Bartlett announced his retirement as News Director and morning drive news anchor at iHeartMedia’s 710 WOR/New York after

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AC FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Kulp Steps Down, Johnson Steps Up At KISQ/SF

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KISQ

• iHeartMedia San Francisco announced that market veteran Jack Kulp will end his run as morning co-host alongside Carolyn McArdle

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Graves Succeeds ‘Dollar Bill’ At WDXB

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WDXB

• Big day at iHeartMedia Country WDXB (102.5 The Bull)/Birmingham, AL, as morning legend “Dollar” Bill Lawson announced his retirement,

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Ready To Rock Music City?

April 11, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WNRQ

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WNRQ (105.9 The Rock)/Nashville has an exciting new high-profile opportunity for [your name here] to do

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BREAKING NEWS

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

• On Sept. 1, 2003, Nicole Alvarez walked into The World Famous KROQ on her very first day. “I remember

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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

• In the wake of federal funding cuts and industry-wide challenges facing public media, Louisville Public Media has reimagined its

A2IM Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

• RAMP has confirmed that Laura Duncan has submitted her resignation as Brand Manager of Audacy Triple A WXRT (93

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis

LABEL LOVE

MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

PROGRAMMING

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

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