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iHeartMedia

ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Oake Wakes Up Back At Cities 97.1

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KTCZ

• iHeartMedia’s KTCZ (Cities 97.1)/Minneapolis, “Uniquely Twin Cities” happily announces the return of former longtime station veteran Brian Oake as

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Bloomberg & iHeart In The Podcast Business

May 17, 2021 kevincarter Bloomberg Media, iHeartMedia

• Bloomberg Media and iHeartMedia announced an exclusive multiyear agreement to co-produce and distribute more than a dozen new original

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

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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AC FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

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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Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

• Following this week’s frequency expansion of 98.5 KBAY (Bay Country)/San Jose, Connoisseur Media has announced several programming leadership changes

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

• Minnesota Public Radio Triple A The Current/Minneapolis-St. Paul is joining forces with fellow non-comms Radio Milwaukee and 101.9 Converge

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston

LABEL LOVE

Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

July 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
Promo Motion At Beggars Group
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promo Motion At Beggars Group

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promo Motion At Beggars Group
Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

PROGRAMMING

NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

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