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Lotus Communications

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Abrams Joins Lotus As Reg. Dir./Programming

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 kevincarter Lotus Communications

• UPDATED: On the heels of Thursday’s announcement by Kent Phillips that he’s leaving Lotus Hot AC KPLZ (Star 101.5)/Seattle

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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Mary Lou Gunn

December 2, 2021December 1, 2021 kevincarter Lotus Communications

• We were saddened to learn that Mary Lou Gunn, GM of Lotus Communications’ Fresno group and a longtime radio

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

KHTX/Reno To Become WE FM Today

September 30, 2021September 29, 2021 kevincarter KHTX, Lotus Communications

• Hey, look! Reno has a new radio station! Less than three days after Lotus Triple A KHTX (100.1 The

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Lotus Buys Sinclair Out Of Radio

June 3, 2021 kevincarter Lotus Communications, Sinclair Broadcasting

• Lotus Communications announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sinclair Television

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Jon Ballard Wakes Up In Reno

July 9, 2019 kevincarter Lotus Communications

• Lotus Radio Corp. Reno welcomes company vet Jon Ballard aboard to do mornings on Classic Rock KOZZ. He succeeds Tina

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AC FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Greg & Mere Walking On Air

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 kevincarter KMXZ, Lotus Communications

• Wisely utilizing the high level of talent already available in the building, Lotus Communications’ heritage AC KMXZ (94.9 MIXfm)/Tucson has

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

E. Curtis Comes Blazing Back

April 4, 2019 kevincarter Lotus Communications

• Nice to see Fresno radio pro E. Curtis Johnson back in the saddle, as it were, as he has been

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ACTIVE ROCK FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Ballard Breaks With The Blaze

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 kevincarter Lotus Communications

• RAMP has confirmed that Jon Ballard is out as PD of Lotus Active Rock KKBZ (105.1 The Blaze)/Fresno after six years and

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AC ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Pros On The Loose

December 6, 2018 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, Lotus Communications

• RAMP has confirmed that Chadd & Kristi Thomas have exited mornings on Beasley AC WPBB (b98.7)/Tampa Bay. Their last day was Nov. 26.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Scripps Sells Boise, Tucson To Lotus

August 7, 2018August 8, 2018 kevincarter Lotus Communications, Scripps

• The E.W. Scripps Company continues on its stated path to divest all of its radio holdings, announcing an agreement

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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
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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

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 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
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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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