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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BREAKING NEWS

SiriusXM Names New CEO
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SiriusXM Names New CEO

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM Names New CEO

• SiriusXM has named Anjali Sud as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The appointment follows Jennifer

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SiriusXM Names New CEO
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SiriusXM Names New CEO

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM Names New CEO

• SiriusXM has named Anjali Sud as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The appointment follows Jennifer

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

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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

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WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
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WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

October 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

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SiriusXM Names New CEO
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SiriusXM Names New CEO

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM Names New CEO

• SiriusXM has named Anjali Sud as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The appointment follows Jennifer

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
Grammy Nominations Next Monday
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Grammy Nominations Next Monday

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Grammy Nominations Next Monday
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Grammy Nominations Next Monday

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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
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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

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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
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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
WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
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WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
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
Streetz 94.5/Atlanta Launches ‘Nicks At Night’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN 

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

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