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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

• Big Machine Label Group today announced the launch of a new imprint, Ascend Music, forged in partnership with music

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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

• Guests of Dolly Parton‘s famed Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN rejoiced over the July 4th weekend as

Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
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Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
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Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

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Robertson Leaving The River After 48 Years
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Robertson Leaving The River After 48 Years

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Robertson Leaving The River After 48 Years

• It’s the end of a remarkable five-decade run — at the same station(!) — for Mark Robertson, morning show

A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
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Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
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Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
Condolences: Lou Christie
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Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie

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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey
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Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey
Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
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Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
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Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

July 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
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E. White Has Carolina On His Mind

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland
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MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland

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