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KQRS

BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Meet The New & Improved 92KQRS

April 3, 2025April 4, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KQRS

• At 6am Thursday, after a week of stunting, Cumulus reintroduced a “newer” Classic Rock 92KQRS/Minneapolis, featuring an expanded playlist

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KQRS/Minneapolis ‘Under Construction’

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus, KQRS

• Changes are afoot at Cumulus Classic Rock 92 KQRS/Minneapolis, under the command of VP of Classic Rock & Alternative

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

92 KQRS/Minneapolis Needs A PD

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 kevincarter KQRS

• Legendary Twin Cities Classic Rock 92 KQRS/Minneapolis is actively looking for a superstar Program Director to succeed Wade Linder,

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SALES TOP 40 

Condolences: Pat Ebertz

January 3, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KDWB, KQRS

• The close-knit Twin Cities radio community continues to mourn the passing of popular longtime air talent and consultant Pat

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Kurdziel & Linder Swap Cumulus Markets

June 20, 2023June 21, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KQRS, WKQX

• Cumulus Media today announced two major programming moves: James Kurdziel (left), PD of Classic Rock 92 KQRS/Minneapolis is moving

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Gorman Joins KQRS As Morning Anchor

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KQRS

• Cumulus Classic Rock 92 KQRS/Minneapolis has inked Steve Gorman, syndicated radio host, author, podcaster, and a founding member of The

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CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Ups Kurdziel To VP/Classic Rock

September 6, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KQRS

• Cumulus Media has promoted James Kurdziel to Vice President of Classic Rock. Kurdziel will retain his other fulltime day

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Barnard Hanging Up His Headphones

June 30, 2022July 5, 2022 kevincarter KQRS

• Twin Cities’ radio icon and Radio Hall of Famer Tom Barnard announced that he will retire from his longtime

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ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION 

Twin Gigs For Twin Cities’ Woody

September 7, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KQRS, KXXR

• Twin Cities’ radio pro Robert “Woody” Nelson has been hired in the dual role of midday personality for Cumulus

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Kurdziel Named PD of KQRS/Minneapolis

May 13, 2020May 14, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KQRS

• James Kurdziel has been tapped as the new Program Director of Cumulus Classic Rock KQRS/Minneapolis. Kurdziel earns the transfer from

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Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

• RAMP has learned that Hartley Atkins, President of the iHeartMedia Markets Group is retiring at the end of the

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Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch recent promotions and new additions. The action begins with Emily Evans

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING 

WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

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Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

• Wanna wake up in New Hampshire? Of course you do! Townsquare Country WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH has put out the interplanetary

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TELEVISION 

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
CHARITY CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
APMG Facing Staff Layoffs
DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

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