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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

Meet Your 2026 Marconi Award Winners
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Meet Your 2026 Marconi Award Winners

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 Marconi Award Winners

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)  announced the winners of the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, presented by Xperi,

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Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek
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Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek

• SonicTrek Media has named veteran programmer and consultant Rob Wagman to lead “Manna,” the company’s new localized Contemporary Christian

Packed House At NSMC 2026
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Packed House At NSMC 2026

October 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Packed House At NSMC 2026
Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES URBAN AC 

Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

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Meet Your 2026 Marconi Award Winners
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Meet Your 2026 Marconi Award Winners

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 Marconi Award Winners

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)  announced the winners of the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, presented by Xperi,

Marilynn Mee Needs Our Help
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Marilynn Mee Needs Our Help

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marilynn Mee Needs Our Help
Condolences: Rod Calarco
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Condolences: Rod Calarco

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Rod Calarco

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BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement
Happy 35th, Almost Acoustic Xmas!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Happy 35th, Almost Acoustic Xmas!

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 35th, Almost Acoustic Xmas!
UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

PROGRAMMING

Meet Your 2026 Marconi Award Winners
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Meet Your 2026 Marconi Award Winners

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 Marconi Award Winners
Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas
Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek
Fredericksburg Fired Up At The Cannon
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Fredericksburg Fired Up At The Cannon

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fredericksburg Fired Up At The Cannon
Tino Cochino Show Adds Celina Martinez
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Tino Cochino Show Adds Celina Martinez

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tino Cochino Show Adds Celina Martinez
Carter Alan NOT Goin’ Fishin’
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Carter Alan NOT Goin’ Fishin’

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Carter Alan NOT Goin’ Fishin’

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