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KWJJ

COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Nick & Kristen Out At Audacy Portland

March 5, 2026 kevincarter KWJJ, Nick and Kristen

• The semi lowkey Audacy cuts continue, this time reaching Portland, where married morning duo Nick Steele and Kristen Flowers

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Dwyer Joins The Wolf… That’s No Bull

September 15, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KWJJ

• Nice to hear that Portland’s own Danny Dwyer, who exited Alpha Media Country KUPL (98.7 The Bull) in July,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Raneiri Returns To KSON/San Diego

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KSON, KWJJ

• UPDATED: Stand by for the formal announcement, but RAMP has learned that Greg Raneiri is returning to radio —

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Roddy Named Audacy RVP/West Coast Country

February 24, 2023February 25, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KSON, KWJJ

• Audacy has elevated Scotty Roddy to Regional Vice President of West Coast Country Programming, giving him operational oversight of

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CHARITY COUNTRY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PUBLIC SERVICE 

Medical Debt Paid While U Wait

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, KWJJ

• Hey, you can keep your “Family Four-Packs” — Audacy has done something far more useful — helped eradicate over

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Nick & Kristen Take Mornings At Portland’s Wolf

January 16, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, KWJJ

• Shortly before the holiday break we reported that married morning duo Nick Steele and Kristen Flowers had resigned from mornings

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Wake Up On The Wolf!

October 29, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KWJJ

• Entercom Country KWJJ (99.5 The Wolf)/Portland, OR has a rare and amazing morning show opening. Former morning duo Mike Chase and

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Roddy Named PD of The Wolf & Buzz/Portland

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KRSK, KWJJ

• UPDATED: Last week we told you Scott Roddy had resigned as Brand Content Director for Hubbard Radio Adult Hits WARH

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Mike Moore On The Loose

August 6, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KWJJ

• In a surprising turn of events, RAMP has confirmed that Mike Moore, a 16-year Entercom veteran, has exited as his

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Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down
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Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down

• Jacobs Media Founder & President Fred Jacobs announced he will step down as President at the end of 2026,

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Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
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Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

• Midwest Communications, Inc. has promoted Nick Manente to Vice President & Market Manager of its Evansville, IN market, succeeding

MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
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MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
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WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

October 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
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Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

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P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
CHRISTMAS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs

• Christmas classics continue to dominate America’s holiday music favorites, but listeners increasingly favor a later start to the all-Christmas

Grammy Nominations Next Monday
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Grammy Nominations Next Monday

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Grammy Nominations Next Monday
Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
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Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

November 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

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Grammy Nominations Next Monday
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Grammy Nominations Next Monday

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Grammy Nominations Next Monday
Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
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Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
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Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
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Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak

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P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
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P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

November 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down
Streetz 94.5/Atlanta Launches ‘Nicks At Night’
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Streetz 94.5/Atlanta Launches ‘Nicks At Night’

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Streetz 94.5/Atlanta Launches ‘Nicks At Night’
Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

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