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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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BREAKING NEWS

E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

• Longtime Fresno radio pro E. Curtis Johnson, current afternoon co-host on Cumulus News-Talk KMJ-AM/FM, announced his impending retirement, effective

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United Stations + yaman.AI
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PRODUCTION SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations + yaman.AI

• United Stations announced an exclusive national partnership with yaman.AI, the latest venture from renowned radio creative visionary Yaman Coskun.

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
Mountain Rises In Chico
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Mountain Rises In Chico

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Rises In Chico
NPR Never Not Innovating
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NPR Never Not Innovating

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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

• Sending best wishes to my longtime friend and former Hitmakers colleague Bobbii Jacobs, co-founder of Live In The Vineyard

Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

PROGRAMMING

Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hope Springs Eternal In Texas

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years
Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!

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