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Zelus Phoenix Elevates McBean To VP

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 kevincarter KKFR, KMVA, KOAI, Zelus Media Group

• Zelus Media Group Phoenix proudly announces the promotion of Deonne McBean to Vice President of Marketing, Promotions & Events.

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Phoenix Wakes Up With Maddie In The AM

September 30, 2024 kevincarter KMVA

• Desert Valley Media Group Hot AC KMVA (HOT 97.5 & 103.9)/Phoenix is thrilled to welcome market veteran Maddie Reis

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Desert Valley Media Group Sold To Zelus, LLC

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, KMVA, KOAI

• Desert Valley Media Group announced the sale of its Phoenix radio group — Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3), Hot AC

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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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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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Your Chance To Wake Up In Phoenix

July 2, 2023July 4, 2023 kevincarter KMVA

• Desert Valley Media Rhythmic AC KMVA (Hot 97.5 & 103.9)/Phoenix is in the hunt for an entertaining morning personality

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KMVA/Phoenix Welcomes Charlie Huero

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 kevincarter KMVA

• Desert Valley Media Group Rhythmic Hot AC KMVA (Hot 97.5 & 103.9)/Phoenix has wisely added another talented market mainstay

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HOT 97.5 & 103.9/Phoenix Heats Up

June 17, 2022 kevincarter KMVA

• Desert Valley Media Group has considerably brightened up the playlist at KMVA (HOT 97.5 & 103.9)/Phoenix, introducing a reimagined

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Marshall Named PD of Hot 97.5/103.9/Phoenix

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KMVA

• Phoenix radio vet Jared Marshall has been named as the new Brand Manager/PD of Desert Valley Media Group Hot

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Townsquare Layoffs Underway
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Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway

• As we first mentioned yesterday, RAMP has confirmed that Townsquare Media is quietly making personnel cuts across several markets.

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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU/New York, is proud to announce the July 24 premiere of Hollywood Hamilton’s bold new animated series, War

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

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

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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

• WGN Radio/Chicago hosts Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker will hang out together Thursday evening from 8-9pm CT during

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

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Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
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Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
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

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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
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Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
Townsquare Layoffs Underway
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Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway
KMOX & Cards Forever
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KMOX & Cards Forever

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KMOX & Cards Forever
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

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