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Saga Communications

CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering Charleston’s TJ Phillips

June 9, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications, WCKN

• We’ve lost yet another longtime radio pro — TJ Phillips, co-host of the highly rated TJ & Jessica Morning

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ryan Upped To PD, Mix 95.9/Charleston

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications, WMXZ

• Saga’s Charleston Media Solutions in Charleston, SC has called upon a familiar voice and a respected member of Lowcountry

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Mayorga Named PD/Mornings, La Pantera 97.3

March 17, 2025 kevincarter La Pantera, Saga Communications

• Saga’s Asheville Media Group has named Omar Mayorga as Program Director and morning show host for La Pantera 97.3

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Keene, NH Signs Up For Cable

March 14, 2025March 15, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Saga Communications announced the appointment of Randy Cable as Vice President & General Manager of its Monadnock Media Group,

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Mistress Carrie Lazer-Focused On Springfield

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications, WLZX

• Saga Active Rock WLZX (Lazer 99.3 & 98.5)/Springfield, MA is excited to announce that longtime New England radio icon

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Arlo’s Half-Century Norfolk Saga

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications, WAFX, WNOR

• We want to take this opportunity to send our best wishes to Hampton Roads radio legend Mike Arlo, who

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Rumble Ready To Shatter 30-Year Barrier

January 22, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications, WNOR

• Norfolk radio icon Rick Rumble, who celebrates 30 years as host of Rumble in the Morning on Saga Mainstream

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

‘Dave Luczak Era’ Ending In Milwaukee

December 6, 2024 kevincarter Saga Communications, WKLH

• After more than 40 remarkable years anchoring morning drive on Saga Classic Rock WKLH/Milwaukee, market legend Dave Luczak has

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering WMXZ/Charleston’s Mike Edwards

December 5, 2024December 7, 2024 kevincarter Saga Communications, WMXZ

• Details are still unclear, but we were saddened to learn of the passing of Mike Edwards, longtime PD and

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Morgan Prue Named PD, WZID/Manchester

October 30, 2024 kevincarter Saga Communications, WZID

• Veteran programming pro Morgan Prue has joined Saga’s Manchester Media Group in Manchester, NH as Program Director of heritage

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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer J Love has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s San Jose-San Francisco

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Paris-based Believe — has named Nicki Shamel as

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

• iHeartMedia Norfolk has moved its local Black Information Network (BIN) affiliate from 105.3FM (WNOH), up the dial to 92.1

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
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Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!

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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
Condolences: Chuck Mangione
AC CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Chuck Mangione
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
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A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
Classical FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!
The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

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