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Riviera Broadcasting

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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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Backtrax USA Winding Down
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Backtrax USA Winding Down

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Backtrax USA Winding Down

• After more than three decades in syndication, RAMP has learned that Radio Hall Of Famer Kid Kelly will cease

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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

• TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists — part of global artist development company Believe — has

SiriusXM Names New CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM Names New CEO

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM Names New CEO
Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

• TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists — part of global artist development company Believe — has

MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING SALES 

MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
Backtrax USA Winding Down
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Backtrax USA Winding Down

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Backtrax USA Winding Down

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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

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Grammy Nominations Next Monday
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Grammy Nominations Next Monday

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Grammy Nominations Next Monday
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
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

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

PROGRAMMING

MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING SALES 

MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
Backtrax USA Winding Down
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Backtrax USA Winding Down

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Backtrax USA Winding Down
Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
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
Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century

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