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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Chris ‘DECiPHA’ Hernandez

June 12, 2026June 14, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KALV, KMLE, KOOL-FM

• After just shy of two decades with Audacy Phoenix, Operations Manager Chris “DECiPHA” Hernandez has exited. In a Friday

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Niko Petrou Inks ‘BIG’ Extension

September 20, 2024September 22, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KOOL-FM

• Audacy has announced a multiyear contract extension with Niko Petrou to remain in afternoon drive on Classic Hits KOOL

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

BIG 94.5 Wakes Up With Dave Styles

August 25, 2023 kevincarter KOOL-FM

• Audacy has tapped major market pro Dave Styles as the new morning host on Classic Hits KOOL-FM (BIG 94.5)/Phoenix,

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

J.D. Wakes Up Back In Phoenix

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KOOL-FM

• Audacy Classic Hits KOOL (BIG 94.5)/Phoenix welcomes J.D. [Whitfield] as its new morning show host. The cleverly titled J.D.

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Phoenix Pros On The Loose

September 29, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KOOL-FM

• Yesterday we reported that Audacy Classic Hits KOOL-FM/Phoenix had rebranded as BIG 94.5. What was not mentioned at the

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KOOL-FM/Phoenix Rebrands As BIG 94.5

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KOOL-FM

• For the first time in more than 50 years, Audacy Classic Hits KOOL-FM/Phoenix is running with a new identity,

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Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA
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Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) announced the appointment of Heidi Raphael as its next President & Chief

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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

• New England-based Binnie Media, serving New Hampshire and Maine, announced the appointment of Jodie Gallant as Executive Vice President

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
CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

• Midwest Communications, Inc., Peoria, IL welcomes Chad Taylor as Operations Manager of the cluster and PD of Country WXCL

Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

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Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

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

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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
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

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