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Palmieri Extended At iHeart Providence

May 14, 2021May 17, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHJY, WSNE

• iHeartMedia Providence announced that the multi-tasking Doug Palmieri has extended his deal with the company for another four years,

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Jilly Rocking Middays At WNRQ/Nashville

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WNRQ

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WNRQ (105.9 The Rock)/Nashville has acquired the talents of Jill “Jilly” Osterman as its new midday personality,

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

End Of An Era: Bitker, Lee Retiring

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, iHeartMedia, KCBS-AM, WMT-AM

• After a successful 30 year-run with Audacy’s KCBS-AM (All News 106.9/740AM)/San Francisco, morning sports anchor Steve Bitker announced his

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Z100/New York Makes On-Air Changes

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Z100

• iHeartMedia Top 40 WHTZ (Z100)/New York announced several significant on-air moves, starting with the news that company veteran Crystal Rosas

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Castronovo Inks BIG New Deal

May 10, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WBGG

• iHeartMedia has inked a new, long-term contract extension with legendary South Florida morning show personality Paul Castronovo that will

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Bauer Ready To Rock Tulsa

May 9, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KMOD

• iHeartMedia Active Rock 97.5 KMOD/Tulsa, OK has located and locked down the new co-host for The Big Mad Morning

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Jill Kempton Named PD of KOST/Los Angeles

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KOST

• UPDATED: iHeartMedia Los Angeles announced that veteran programmer Jill Kempton has been named Program Director for AC KOST 103.5,

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Santos Re-Ups With iHeart

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 kevincarter iHeartLatino, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that it has extended its relationship with top-rated on-air radio personality and community leader Enrique Santos. Under

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Gonzalez Named Pres., iHeart Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has promoted Shari Gonzalez to Market President of the company’s nine-station Miami/Fort Lauderdale cluster. Gonzalez joined iHeartMedia in

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE TOP 40 

Mo’ Bounce On The Loose

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Z100

• In a surprising turn of events, RAMP has confirmed that Mo’ Bounce has exited afternoon drive on iHeartMedia Top

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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

• Following the completion of Connoisseur Media’s acquisition of Alpha Media, the company today announced that Keith Dakin has been

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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

• Beasley Media Group has entered an agreement with premier podcast hosting and monetization platform, ART19, an Amazon company. With

SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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

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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

• The Academy of Country Music® announces new hires across two departments — Lauren Burchett joins as Head of Partnerships

Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
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Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!
CONVENTIONS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA 

Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!

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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
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Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

PROGRAMMING

Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Dakin To SVP/Programming
Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!
CONVENTIONS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA 

Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!
Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod
Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
Rochester Now Rocks Harder
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rochester Now Rocks Harder

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Now Rocks Harder
Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte

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