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Riviera Broadcasting

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Riviera Now Desert Valley Media Group

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, Riviera Broadcasting

• In a staff memo, Jeff Trumper, President & CEO of Phoenix-based Riviera Broadcasting formally announced the company’s rebranding to Desert

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROS IN MOTION 

Nina D Comes Home To KMVA/Phoenix

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 kevincarter KMVA, Riviera Broadcasting

• Riviera Broadcasting Phoenix announced the arrival of Nina D to do middays on Hot AC KMVA (HOT 97.5 &

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CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC RHYTHMIC SALES 

Gossett Named VP/Sales For Riviera Phoenix

April 22, 2021 kevincarter KKFR, Riviera Broadcasting

• Riviera Broadcasting has acquired the talents of Phoenix market veteran Jill Gossett, who has accepted the position of Vice

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

WOW! Sebastian Named PD of KOAI/Phoenix

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 kevincarter KOAI, Riviera Broadcasting, WOW Factor

• Legendary programmer John Sebastian has joined Riviera Broadcasting as Program Director/Consultant of Classic Hits KOAI (the station now formerly known as 95.1/94.9

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Price Is Right For KMVA/Phoenix

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 kevincarter KMVA, Riviera Broadcasting

• Riviera Broadcasting has appointed market mainstay Ron “Geronimo” Price as the new Program Director of Hot AC KMVA (Hot 97.5

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Simple Decision, Complex Solution

May 23, 2019May 24, 2019 kevincarter KKFR, Riviera Broadcasting

• Riviera Broadcasting Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3 & 96.1)/Phoenix makes it official and awards permanent PD stripes to APD/MD Ben “DJ

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SYNDICATION 

New Path For Mikey Fuentes

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 kevincarter Riviera Broadcasting, Tino Cochino Radio, YEA Networks

• Congrats to Mikey Fuentes on his resignation as VP of Programming for Riviera Broadcasting Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3 & 96.1) and Hot

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Condolences: Geoff Rich
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Condolences: Geoff Rich

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Geoff Rich

• The family of Koni and Geoff Rich, along with the entire Take On The Day, LLC / The Dr.

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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

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Condolences: Geoff Rich
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Condolences: Geoff Rich

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Geoff Rich

• The family of Koni and Geoff Rich, along with the entire Take On The Day, LLC / The Dr.

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

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Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
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Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards

March 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
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Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
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A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
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Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
New Executive Positions At Position Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music

PROGRAMMING

Condolences: Geoff Rich
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Condolences: Geoff Rich

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Geoff Rich
Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

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