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Lotus Communications

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Fresno Forecast: Muy Caliente

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 kevincarter KKBZ, Lotus Communications

• After nearly two decades as an Active Rock station, and “to better reflect the evolving tastes and cultural vibrancy

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Lotus Looking Ahead To Big Gains

January 25, 2025January 26, 2025 kevincarter Lotus Communications

• Lotus Communications is excited to announce a new partnership with Big Gain Consulting, LLC, a leading music industry marketing

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ADULT HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Lotus Buying Into San Diego

December 18, 2024 kevincarter KFBG, Lotus Communications

• RAMP has confirmed that a contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC for

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Andre Riley Named GM, Lotus Seattle

December 12, 2024 kevincarter Lotus Communications

• Lotus Communications is proud to announce that Andre Riley has joined the Lotus Seattle team as General Manager of

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ACTIVE ROCK ADULT HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING SALES TRIPLE A 

GM Opportunity — Lotus Boise

October 21, 2024 kevincarter Lotus Communications

• Lotus Communications Corp. seeks an experienced, energetic, and driven General Manager to lead our dynamic cluster of radio stations

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Seattle Says ‘Howdy’ To HANK FM

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 kevincarter KPLZ, Lotus Communications

• Seattle gave birth to its third Country station — and its second since breakfast — as Lotus Hot AC

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Nicolato Upped To OM, Lotus Boise

February 27, 2024 kevincarter KQXR, Lotus Communications

• Lotus Communications has promoted Jeremy “Nic” Nicolato to Operations Manager of their Boise, ID cluster of radio stations. Nicolato

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Star Moves: Kruse, Pirak & Connell

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 kevincarter KPLZ, Lotus Communications

• More changes at Lotus Hot AC KPLZ (Star 101.5)/Seattle — on the heels of the departure of morning duo

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Kruse Upped To APD At KPLZ/Seattle

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 kevincarter KPLZ, Lotus Communications

• Lotus Hot AC KPLZ (Star 101.5)/Seattle has upped 19-year station vet Curt Kruse to APD. In this newly expanded role,

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New Day Dawns For KPLZ

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 kevincarter KPLZ, Lotus Communications

• Hot AC KPLZ (Star 101.5)/Seattle, now under the ownership of Lotus Communications, kicks off 2022 with a plethora of

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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

• Grammy-winning Latin recording artist/actor Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL’s biggest stage

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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

• iHeartMedia Spanish Pop WUMR (Rumba 106.1)/Philadelphia, “#1 Para Reggaeton y Variedad En Philly,” announces the addition of Jholimar “DJ

Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
Skyview Executive Action
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Skyview Executive Action

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Executive Action
NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action
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NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

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Happy 80th, Art Vuolo!
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Happy 80th, Art Vuolo!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 80th, Art Vuolo!

• Today, September 30, 2025, marks a very important milestone in our humble industry — the eternally youthful Art Vuolo,

Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail
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Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail
Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
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Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami
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Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami
Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
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Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

PROGRAMMING

Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail
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Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail
Bold Gold Buys A Pair From Townsquare
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Bold Gold Buys A Pair From Townsquare

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bold Gold Buys A Pair From Townsquare
Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone
Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
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Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

September 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

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