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Lotus Communications

FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

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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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

Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

• Big Machine Label Group today announced the launch of a new imprint, Ascend Music, forged in partnership with music

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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU/New York, is proud to announce the July 24 premiere of Hollywood Hamilton’s bold new animated series, War

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

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MPR Board Enhanced X 2
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MPR Board Enhanced X 2

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MPR Board Enhanced X 2

• The Board of Trustees of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has welcomed two new members — Dr. Sameer Badlani, Executive

KMOX & Cards Forever
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KMOX & Cards Forever

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KMOX & Cards Forever
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
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Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
Condolences: Lou Christie
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Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie

PROGRAMMING

KMOX & Cards Forever
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KMOX & Cards Forever

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KMOX & Cards Forever
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey
CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey
Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

July 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

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