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Matt Pinfield

BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Pinfield Returns To ‘Flashback’ This Weekend

June 12, 2025 kevincarter Matt Pinfield, Westwood One

• Matt Pinfield‘s Miraculous Comeback Tour™ continues… we are thrilled to announce that Pinfield is returning as host of Westwood

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 kevincarter KCSN, Matt Pinfield

• Well on his road to recovery following a life-threatening stroke in January, the legendary Matt Pinfield is set to

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Matt’s On The Comeback Trail

April 29, 2025May 1, 2025 kevincarter Matt Pinfield

• Our most sincere good wishes go with our friend Matt Pinfield, who continues to make what can only be

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Matt Pinfield On The Comeback Trail

March 13, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter Matt Pinfield

• After an extended period of radio silence — and a high level of anxious uncertainty, we are pleased beyond

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE TRIPLE A 

Pinfield Seriously Ill After ‘Massive’ Stroke

January 29, 2025January 30, 2025 kevincarter KCSN, KLOS, Matt Pinfield

• On Jan. 8 RAMP first reported that veteran radio and television personality Matt Pinfield had been hospitalized after suffering

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION TRIPLE A 

Pinfield Recovering After Medical Event

January 7, 2025January 9, 2025 kevincarter KCSN, Matt Pinfield

• RAMP has learned from several sources that legendary radio and television personality Matt Pinfield has been hospitalized after suffering

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

AXS TV Rocks Out With Power Hour

February 12, 2023 kevincarter AXS TV, Matt Pinfield

• AXS TV announced the launch of Power Hour, an original music series breaks down the biggest news and latest

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Pinfield To Host LiveXLive Rock Countdown

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 kevincarter LiveXLive, Matt Pinfield

• LiveXLive Media has inked legendary radio personality and music historian Matt Pinfield to anchor its weekly rock countdown show

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Pinfield New — & Approved — At KLOS

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 kevincarter KLOS, Matt Pinfield, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media announces an impactful addition to the staff of heritage Rock station KLOS/Los Angeles, as nationally known rock

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

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Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk

• After nearly a week of festive stunting as Christmas 105.3 on WNOH/Norfolk, iHeartMedia launched Soft AC 105.3 The Breeze,

Moving The Game Pieces Around
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Moving The Game Pieces Around

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving The Game Pieces Around
Mornings Now Open At WOKQ
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Mornings Now Open At WOKQ

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mornings Now Open At WOKQ

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

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Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk
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Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk
Moving The Game Pieces Around
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Moving The Game Pieces Around

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving The Game Pieces Around
iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
WRDU Freshens Its Presentation
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WRDU Freshens Its Presentation

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WRDU Freshens Its Presentation
2026 Gracie Awards Locked In
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PODCASTING PROGRAMMING 

2026 Gracie Awards Locked In

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2026 Gracie Awards Locked In
Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore
FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore

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