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Remembering ‘Super Snake’

December 31, 2023January 2, 2024 kevincarter KKFR, KMVA, Supersnake

• Details are still incomplete, but we were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Arizona radio

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SOCIAL MEDIA 

Sumlin Joins DVMG As Social Media Director

October 18, 2023 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, KMVA, KOAI

• Desert Valley Media Group (DVMG) Phoenix is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Sumlin as the cluster’s new

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Phoenix Embraces Gello & J Steele

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 kevincarter KKFR, KMVA

• Desert Valley Media Group (DVMG) Hot AC KMVA (Hot 97.5 & 103.9)/Phoenix makes excellent use of resources already in

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Steele Named PD of KKFR/Phoenix

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 kevincarter KKFR

• Desert Valley Media Group Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3 & 96.1)/Phoenix has hired veteran programmer Jonathan “J” Steele as Program

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Complex Departs KKFR/Phoenix

February 25, 2023 kevincarter KKFR

• RAMP has confirmed that Ben “Complex” Romero has resigned as PD of Desert Valley Media Group Rhythmic KKFR (Power

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Gello Ready To Drive Phoenix Home

April 3, 2022 kevincarter KKFR

• Desert Valley Media Group Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3 & 96.1)/Phoenix keeps it firmly in the family and moves longtime

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FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES RHYTHMIC 

Afternoons Now Open At KKFR/Phoenix

March 15, 2022 kevincarter KKFR

• Desert Valley Media Group’s Heritage Hip-Hop station KKFR (Power 98.3 / 96.1)/Phoenix has an immediate opening for an engaging

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Gossett Named VP/Sales For Riviera Phoenix

April 22, 2021 kevincarter KKFR, Riviera Broadcasting

• Riviera Broadcasting has acquired the talents of Phoenix market veteran Jill Gossett, who has accepted the position of Vice

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS RHYTHMIC 

Crisco Kidd: His Honor To Run For Mayor

September 28, 2020September 27, 2020 kevincarter Crisco Kidd, KKFR

• Veteran air personality Crisco Kidd recently had an epiphany — so he put his 21-year radio career on hold,

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Simple Decision, Complex Solution

May 23, 2019May 24, 2019 kevincarter KKFR, Riviera Broadcasting

• Riviera Broadcasting Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3 & 96.1)/Phoenix makes it official and awards permanent PD stripes to APD/MD Ben “DJ

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Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
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Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

September 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which, sadly, is in the process of winding down operations due to the

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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

• iHeartMedia Spanish Pop WUMR (Rumba 106.1)/Philadelphia, “#1 Para Reggaeton y Variedad En Philly,” announces the addition of Jholimar “DJ

Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
Skyview Executive Action
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Skyview Executive Action

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Executive Action
NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action
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NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

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Bold Gold Buys A Pair From Townsquare
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Bold Gold Buys A Pair From Townsquare

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bold Gold Buys A Pair From Townsquare

• Bold Gold Media Group has reached a deal with Townsquare Media to acquire 92.1 WDLA-FM and 1270 WDLA-AM/Walton, NY,

Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone
A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
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Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami
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Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami
Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
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Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R
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Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

PROGRAMMING

Bold Gold Buys A Pair From Townsquare
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Bold Gold Buys A Pair From Townsquare

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bold Gold Buys A Pair From Townsquare
Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone
Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
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Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

September 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic
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Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic

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