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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank

March 25, 2026 kevincarter KLOS, Superadio

• Superadio Networks announced a syndication partnership with Toad Hop Network, the production company founded by radio personality Frank Kramer,

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering ‘Uncle Joe’ Benson

February 27, 2026March 2, 2026 kevincarter KLOS

• We’ve lost another Rock radio legend — “Uncle Joe” Benson, probably best known for his three decades of service

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CHARITY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING 

KLOS Rocks A New St. Jude Record

December 17, 2025 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media’s mighty 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles held its 9th annual St. Jude Radiothon on Dec. 11 & 12, with

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

KLOS All-In, All-Night On Alice

March 3, 2025March 2, 2025 kevincarter Alice Cooper, KLOS, Superadio

• Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper‘s Superadio-syndicated radio show, Alice’s Attic with Alice Cooper, touches down in

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE TRIPLE A 

Pinfield Seriously Ill After ‘Massive’ Stroke

January 29, 2025January 30, 2025 kevincarter KCSN, KLOS, Matt Pinfield

• On Jan. 8 RAMP first reported that veteran radio and television personality Matt Pinfield had been hospitalized after suffering

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KLOS/LA Inks Nik Carter For PM Drive

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 kevincarter KLOS

• Meruelo Media’s 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles is proud to announce the hire of rock radio/television veteran and VO pro Nik

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES STREAMING 

Ready To Drive Los Angeles Home?

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• One of the biggest gigs in Rock Radio is now open — we’re talking afternoon drive on the legendary

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

We Just Missed ‘Heidi & Frank Day’

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 kevincarter KLOS

• Los Angeles City Council Member John S. Lee proclaimed Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 as “Heidi & Frank Day” in

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kevin & Sluggo Out At KLOS/LA

September 6, 2024September 8, 2024 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• The high profile personnel cuts continue inside Meruelo Media’s Los Angeles’ radio group — the latest departures are afternoon

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Pio Ferro Joins Meruelo Media As SVP/Audio Brands

May 2, 2024May 3, 2024 kevincarter KDAY, KLLI, KLOS, KPWR, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media, owner of KPWR (Power 106), KLLI (Cali 93.9), 95.5 KLOS, 93.5 KDAY, and KWHY-22 TV/Los Angeles announced

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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

• As the clock ticks down to the May 11 launch of Audacy’s 97.1 The Fan, the first-ever FM All-Sports

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

LABEL LOVE

Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
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Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
WMG Makes TIME100 List
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
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Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
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Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt

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