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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Leighton Peck

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KS95

• We keep losing legends — RAMP just learned of the passing of longtime Twin Cities’ radio pro Leighton Peck,

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

KS95 Inks McKane For Morning Drive

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KS95

• Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis-St. Paul has secured the talents of market veteran Wes McKane as its new morning

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering Larry “Moon” Thompson

January 25, 2024January 26, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KS95

• UPDATED: Our radio family has lost yet another beloved member — Larry “Moon” Thompson, who co-hosted the popular Moon

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

KS95, With Crisco, Dez & [You]

January 15, 2024January 14, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KS95

• Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis-St. Paul has a rare and unique opportunity for an on-air, digital, and content creator

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CHARITY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

KS95 Is All About The Kids

April 25, 2021 kevincarter KS95

• Hubbard Radio Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis announced that M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital will join

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Twin Cities Homecoming For ‘TJ’ Jenkins

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KS95

• Tricia “TJ” Jenkins is making her triumphant return to the Twin Cities as the newly named Assistant Brand &

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Mitchell Named PD of KS95/Minneapolis

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KS95

• Hubbard Radio Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis has filled its programming vacancy with the talents of Mat Mitchell, who has

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AWARDS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES 

Moon Makes Minnesota Radio HOF

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 kevincarter KS95, Minnesota Broadcasting HOF

• Last year we reported that Larry “Moon” Thompson, co-host of the successful Moon and Staci afternoon drive show for nearly 17

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES 

Co-Host PM Drive At KS95/Minneapolis

July 30, 2019 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KS95

• Back in May it was announced that Larry Moon, the co-host of the highly rated Moon and Staci afternoon drive

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Twin Cities Brace For Lunar Eclipse

May 14, 2019May 15, 2019 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KS95

• The end of an era is coming this fall to Hubbard Radio Hot AC KSTP-FM (KS95)/Minneapolis, as it was

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BREAKING NEWS

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
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Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

• Audacy announced that Michael Martin has stepped down from his role as Brand Manager of Hot AC KLLC (Alice

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

• Audacy announced that Michael Martin has stepped down from his role as Brand Manager of Hot AC KLLC (Alice

Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Remembering Bob Green
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Remembering Bob Green

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Green

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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

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Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
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Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
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Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

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