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‘The Show’ Goes On At Rock 105.3

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KIOZ

• iHeartMedia has inked a sweet contract extension with “The Show,” enabling them to stick around for five more years

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

iHeartMedia Bets On DraftKings

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 kevincarter DraftKings, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia, Inc. and DraftKings Inc. announced a multi-year strategic relationship, making DraftKings the official odds supplier for iHeartMedia’s broadcast,

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

‘Dave Ryan Show’ Welcomes Drake Webb

November 1, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KDWB

• iHeartMedia Top 40 101.3 KDWB/Minneapolis announced that Drake Webb is joining the cast of The Dave Ryan Show, plugging

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: Mike Trivisonno

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WTAM

• It is with heavy hearts that the staff of iHeartMedia’s NewsRadio WTAM 1100/Cleveland announces the sudden passing of afternoon host

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Coles Joins Board Of Big Brothers Big Sisters

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 kevincarter Big Brothers Big Sisters, iHeartMedia

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the country’s preeminent leader in one-to-one youth mentoring, has announced Tony Coles,

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

iHeart Launches ‘Country 100.5’ Rochester

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WDVI

• iHeartMedia was rather busy in Rochester, NY on Monday — at the stroke of 9am, AC WDVI (Mix 100.5) changed

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Richer Returns To iHeart DC As APD

October 22, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Washington, DC welcomes Jen Richer back into the fold as Assistant Program Director, effective November 1. In this

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

iHeartMedia Details ‘New Work Environment’

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Over the past 18 months or so, as the world has adapted to living and working in the midst

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Liberty Media Sells iHeartMedia Stake

October 19, 2021October 20, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Liberty Media

• John Malone‘s Liberty Media is exiting the terrestrial radio business, selling its entire stake in iHeartMedia. According to an

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Taylor J Named PD of KKDM/Des Moines

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KKDM

• Taylor J has been promoted from APD to Program Director of iHeartMedia Top 40 KKDM (107.5 Kiss FM)/Des Moines,

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BREAKING NEWS

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

• We are having a serious ’80s flashback… Madonna leads the field of nominees for the 2026 MTV Video Music

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

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