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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

KOA/Denver Names Gondek AM Co-Host

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KOA

• iHeartMedia’s 850 KOA/Denver welcomes Jeana Gondek as the new co-host of Colorado’s Morning News alongside Marty Lenz, effective immediately. She

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL 

FTC Hits Google, iHeart For $9.4 Mil

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 kevincarter FTC, Google, iHeartMedia

• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general announced lawsuits against Google LLC and iHeartMedia, Inc. for airing

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Munoz To Middays On WIOD/Miami

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WIOD

• iHeartMedia’s WIOD (NewsRadio 610)/Miami has elevated longtime station veteran Manny Munoz to midday co-host, effective Monday, Jan. 9. He

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Dream Gig: Mornings In San Diego

November 16, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KGB-FM

• We recently told you that Dave Rickards and Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph announced their impending retirement as co-hosts of the

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Riley Couture: Free Agent

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WIHT, WZFT

• RAMP has confirmed that Riley Couture has exited as co-host of Your Morning Show, which is carried on iHeartMedia Top

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart Taps Hall As Digital PD, LA & SF

November 7, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Los Angeles announced that Doug Hall is returning to beautiful Downtown Burbank as the newly named Regional Digital Program

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Colton To Succeed Cefalo At WIOD/Miami

November 3, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WIOD

• iHeartMedia’s WIOD (NewsRadio 610 AM)/Miami announced that Andrew Colton as the station’s new morning host, effective Monday, Jan. 9,

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Rickards & Randolph Retiring From KGB/SD

November 1, 2022November 2, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KGB-FM

• iHeartMedia San Diego announced that longtime on-air personalities Dave Rickards and Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph will retire as co-hosts of

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Hammer Time Again On Island 98.5

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KDNN

• iHeartMedia Honolulu announced that Gregg Hammer has rejoined The Wake Up Crew, weekdays from 6am-noon on Hawaiian Reggae KDNN

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Zellner Named Pres. Prog/Digital, iHeartRadio

October 27, 2022October 28, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia announced that Jon Zellner has been named President of Programming Operations and Digital Music for iHeartRadio. In his

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Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

• Cumulus Media Atlanta formally announced the pending sale of its 97.9 FM translator (W250BC), along with a series of

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

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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
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

• After more than 20 years as one of the most recognizable voices in Baltimore radio, Amelia Ryerse — best

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
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Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
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Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

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Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
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Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
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Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
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Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

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Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.
Adams New Host Of ‘Marketplace Morning Report’
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Adams New Host Of ‘Marketplace Morning Report’

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams New Host Of ‘Marketplace Morning Report’

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