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Mid-West Family

ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES 

Mid-West Family Is Hiring!

January 26, 2023 kevincarter Mid-West Family

• Mid-West Family in scenic Springfield, MO, is beating the proverbial bushes to locate and hire a talented on-air talent/Digital

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CHARITY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC SERVICE TOP 40 

Ellis Follows His Heart For Service

November 29, 2022 kevincarter Mid-West Family, St. Jude

• Sending our best wishes to Scott Ellis, Director of Content & Programming Operations for Mid-West Family Springfield, MO for

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Programming Promotion For Gordon Mays

October 3, 2022 kevincarter Mid-West Family, WRTB

• They say good things come to those who work hard, like, for example, Gordon Mays, Brand Manager of Mid-West

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Wanna Wake Up In Rockford?

April 8, 2022 kevincarter Mid-West Family, WRTB

• Mid-West Family Country WRTB (95.3 The Bull)/Rockford, IL has a newly created opportunity available — an on-air Producer to

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Fish Season Reopens In Madison

February 11, 2022February 13, 2022 kevincarter Mid-West Family, WWQM

• Mid-West Family Madison is proud to announce the welcome return of market veteran Fish Calloway to mornings! Starting February

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Done Deal: Shadow White’s Back!

August 27, 2021 kevincarter KQRA, Mid-West Family

• A few days ago we shared the news of Valorie Knight‘s “semi-retirement” — she’s stepping down as OM of

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

New Horizons For Valorie Knight

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 kevincarter Mid-West Family

• After a successful radio career that spans nearly four decades, Valorie Knight announced her “semi-retirement” — she is stepping

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

WQLZ/Springfield Welcomes ‘Elwood’ Bjorn

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 kevincarter Mid-West Family, WQLZ

• Mid-West Family has found its new Brand Manager for Active Rock WQLZ (97.7 QLZ)/Springfield, IL — say hello to

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COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

South Bend Playin’ A Ton O’Country

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 kevincarter Mid-West Family

• At the stroke of 9am today, June 28, Mid-West Family South Bend will flip a big red switch to

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AC CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

PD Upgrades @ Mid-West Family South Bend

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 kevincarter Mid-West Family

• Mid-West Family South Bend, IN threw an impromptu promotion party to share the news of two newly named Program

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Remembering Michelle Matthews
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Remembering Michelle Matthews

November 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Michelle Matthews

• We were deeply saddened to hear that Michelle Matthews (Michelle Weber Rigden), Operations Manager of American General Media’s Albuquerque,

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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

• Warner Music Group and Suno, the leader in AI music, announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will open new frontiers

Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
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Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
All Rise For Your Chief Judge
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

All Rise For Your Chief Judge

November 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on All Rise For Your Chief Judge
Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
WMG Seeks Stability With AI
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI

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iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’

November 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’

• Given the current “Wild West” state of AI as it has seeped into numerous aspects of our everyday life,

Dylan Returns To Connecticut Radio
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Dylan Returns To Connecticut Radio

November 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dylan Returns To Connecticut Radio
The Naumann Family Needs Our Help
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The Naumann Family Needs Our Help

November 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Naumann Family Needs Our Help

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The Naumann Family Needs Our Help
CHARITY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

The Naumann Family Needs Our Help

November 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Naumann Family Needs Our Help
Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock PROS IN MOTION 

Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
WMG Seeks Stability With AI
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI
Remembering Todd Snider
CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRIPLE A 

Remembering Todd Snider

November 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Todd Snider
Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG

PROGRAMMING

iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’

November 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’
Remembering Michelle Matthews
AC BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Michelle Matthews

November 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Michelle Matthews
Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary

November 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska
Urban One’s Mazer Retiring, Willner Elevated
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Urban One’s Mazer Retiring, Willner Elevated

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One’s Mazer Retiring, Willner Elevated

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