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Midwest Communications

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

WIXX Mornings: The Next Generation

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WIXX

• On Monday we promised you a quote-laden announcement regarding the new morning show at Midwest Communications Top 40 101.1

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES TOP 40 

Cheese & Packers, Anyone?

December 12, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WIXX

• On November 28, Jim Murphy retired from mornings on Midwest Communications’ heritage Top 40 101 WIXX/Green Bay, wrapping up

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New Morning Era Upon WIXX

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WIXX

• In early October we first reported that Jim Murphy would be retiring from mornings on Midwest Communications heritage Top

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‘Under The Hood’ Reaches No. 2000!

October 31, 2023 kevincarter KELO, Midwest Communications

• The Under The Hood Show® with The Motor Medics®, one of the largest and longest-running car talk shows in

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES TOP 40 

 Start Packing For Green Bay

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WIXX

• Earlier this week Midwest Communications announced the impending retirement of Jim Murphy, the long-time morning talent on heritage Top

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

WIXX Icon Murphy Announces Retirement

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WIXX

• Way back in September of 1991, a new morning show launched on Midwest Communications’ heritage Top 40 101.1 WIXX/Green

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See You In Sioux Falls!

August 17, 2023 kevincarter KELO-FM, KTWB, Midwest Communications

• Midwest Communications in scenic Sioux Falls, SD has two immediate full-time live and local on-air openings — no voice

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Nashville Forecast: Continued Breezy

July 17, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WJXA

• Midwest Communications Nashville keeps it in the family and taps company vet Joe Breezy for afternoons and MD duties

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Wake Up In Peoria… With The Wolf

July 5, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WXCL

• Midwest Communications’ Country WXCL (104.9 The Wolf)/Peoria, IL has put out the call for a new co-host to join

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Nashville Welcomes ‘Y’all 106.7’

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WNFN

• UPDATED: Nashville now has its fourth Country station, as Midwest Communications flips 13-year-old Top 40 WNFN (Hot 106.7) to

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BREAKING NEWS

Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA
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Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) announced the appointment of Heidi Raphael as its next President & Chief

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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

• New England-based Binnie Media, serving New Hampshire and Maine, announced the appointment of Jodie Gallant as Executive Vice President

PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

• Midwest Communications, Inc., Peoria, IL welcomes Chad Taylor as Operations Manager of the cluster and PD of Country WXCL

Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
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Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

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Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
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Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
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Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

July 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

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