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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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BREAKING NEWS

Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

• Albany, NY-based Pamal Broadcasting announced it has agreed to acquire Galaxy Media, which owns / operates 10 radio stations

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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

• 90.3 WMSC-FM, the student radio station of New Jersey’s Montclair State University, will broadcast 24 hours of student-led specialty

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York
Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn

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Condolences: Ray Caviano
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano

• Influential music executive Ray Caviano, the founder of RFC Records, who helped shape the rise of disco and dance

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
Major Honor For La Exitosa’s Gloria B
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Major Honor For La Exitosa’s Gloria B

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Major Honor For La Exitosa’s Gloria B

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Condolences: Ray Caviano
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Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board

PROGRAMMING

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING SYNDICATION TRIPLE A 

World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
News Updates From Lotus Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

News Updates From Lotus Seattle

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on News Updates From Lotus Seattle
Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LITE AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw

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