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iHeartMedia

EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

iHeart Coming Soon To NASDAQ

June 28, 2019June 30, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, NASDAQ

• iHeartMedia, Inc. announced that its Class A common stock has been approved for listing on the NASDAQ Global Select

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Nobody Can Beat Boston

June 28, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKAF

• iHeartMedia Boston has completed its makeover on WKAF/Brockton, MA, evolving the station from Urban AC to what the company

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Wilson Runs iHeart KY-IN Country

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WAMZ

• UPDATED: iHeartMedia has named Ashley Wilson as Director of Country Programming for the company’s Kentucky-Indiana region, effective July 22. She

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Raph Awarded KIIS-FM Upgrade

June 26, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KIIS-FM, WIOQ

• iHeartMedia’s mighty KIIS-FM/Los Angeles has tapped company vet Raphael Opida, a.k.a. Raph on the shoulder and invited him to move to

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CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

iHeart Creates SVPP Spot In Ohio

June 26, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Ohio

• iHeartMedia is creating a new SVP of Programming position for the company’s eight-station cluster serving Mansfield, OH — Country

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN 

DJ Amen Named MD of REAL 92.3/L.A.

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KRRL

• iHeartMedia announced that DJ Amen has been named Music Director of Urban KRRL (REAL 92.3)/Los Angeles. In his new position,

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN AC 

Sanders Named PD of WMXD/Detroit

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMXD

• Cheron Sanders has been elevated to the PD chair at iHeartMedia Urban AC WMXD (Mix 92.3)/Detroit. She was most

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AC FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Chris Conley Named PD of WKTU/NYC

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKTU

• iHeartMedia announced that Chris Conley has been named as the new Program Director of WKTU/New York, “The Beat Of

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FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

WiLD 95.5 Welcomes Hanson, Ups Carmine

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WLDI

• Busy day in the hallways of iHeartMedia Top 40 WLDI (WiLD 95.5)/West Palm Beach, what with the arrival of

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FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

KRQ/Tucson Needs APD/PM Driver

June 20, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KRQQ

• Just a gentle reminder that one of the best current openings in the industry is still available — iHeartMedia

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BREAKING NEWS

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

• HYBE AMERICA announced that its Nashville-based Country, Americana and roots rock division, formerly known as Big Machine Label Group

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DIGITAL

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
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Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

• Zeno Media, the leading global audio and digital media company powering audio broadcasters and multicultural audiences worldwide, announced the

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Get Well Soon, Chris Forgy!

• RAMP is wishing a speedy recovery to Saga Communications President & CEO Chris Forgy, who has taken a temporary

WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
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WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
TM Sonically Augments Westwood One Sports
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

TM Sonically Augments Westwood One Sports

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TM Sonically Augments Westwood One Sports

LABEL LOVE

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

PROGRAMMING

WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
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WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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