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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Brooke & Jeffrey Touch Down In Phoenix

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Brooke and Jeffrey, KMVA, Premiere Networks

• Zelus Media Group Hot AC KMVA (Hot 97.5/103.9)/Phoenix announced the addition of the Premiere Networks-syndicated Brooke & Jeffrey to

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 kevincarter KMVA, Zelus Media Group

• Maddie Reis has exited as morning host at Zelus Media Group Rhythmic Hot AC KMVA (Hot 97.5/103.9)/Phoenix after nearly

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

J Steele Named VP/Programming, Zelus Phoenix

August 18, 2025August 19, 2025 kevincarter KKFR, KMVA, Zelus Media Group

• Zelus Media Group proudly announces that Jonathan “J” Steele, Brand Manager/morning co-host of KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix has been elevated

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SALES 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SALES TRANSACTIONS 

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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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC 

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 MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES RHYTHMIC 

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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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

• The FCC on Thursday announced that iHeartMedia, Inc. has agreed to enter into a consent decree with the agency.

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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

• Premier Media Group and Bonneville Seattle have come to a partnership agreement that will allow Bonneville’s MyNorthwest.com to share

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

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WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
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WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

July 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

• Total Media has flipped WATH-AM 970 & 97.3 (W247DR)/Athens, OH from Sports to Oldies, rebranded as “Southern Ohio Gold,”

Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf
Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
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Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

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WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

July 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

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