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SummitMedia

FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Melissa Chase: Out & About

May 27, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia, WURV

• At the end of March we reported that Melissa Chase had resigned as OM/PD of SummitMedia’s Richmond group after

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

SummitMedia Names Scott VP/Engineering

May 12, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia

• SummitMedia, LLC announced the appointment of Tom Scott as Vice President of Engineering, overseeing engineering for all SummitMedia markets

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Gravy On The Loose!

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia

• RAMP has learned that Kevin “Gravy” Canup is leaving his position as Operations Manager of SummitMedia’s Knoxville group and PD

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Dual PD Opportunity In Richmond

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia

• SummitMedia is looking for an on-air Program Director to lead Hot AC WURV (103.7 Your Variety) and ’80s-based Classic

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Tidwell Joins SummitMedia Birmingham

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia, WPYA, WZZK

• Lance Tidwell has come home to Alabama, hired by SummitMedia as the new Program Director of heritage Country 104.7

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CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION 

Everything Is Awesome In Knoxville

April 12, 2021April 14, 2021 kevincarter Ace and TJ, SummitMedia

• SummitMedia was busy in Knoxville on Monday refocusing Classic Hits WNOX into an ’80s-based entertainment center — say hello

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

SummitMedia Seeks New Richmond OM/PD

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia, WURV

• SummitMedia is actively seeking an Operations Manager/Program Director to lead its Richmond, VA cluster as 12-year company veteran Melissa

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

WQNU: Daniels Returns, Middays Open

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia, WQNU

• Kris Daniels, most recently Sr. Manager/Music Programming for Radio Disney has rejoined SummitMedia Country WQNU (Q103.1)/Louisville for mornings. She

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES SALES URBAN AC 

MM Opening @ SummitMedia Louisville

March 11, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia

• SummitMedia Louisville is actively looking for a new Market Manager, as Todd Pitt has resigned after five years, and

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

WVEZ/Louisville Rebrands As ‘Mix 106.9’

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia, WVEZ

• SummitMedia got busy in Louisville on Monday, rebranding Hot AC WVEZ (103.9 Play) to Mix 106.9, now playing the

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BREAKING NEWS

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

• Urban One Dallas has tapped 10-year company veteran Yonni Rude as Operations Manager, overseeing programming for Urban duo KBFB

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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

• Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media announced the launch of Jersey Made, a new podcast hosted by our friend

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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LATEST POSTS

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

• Congrats to Mike Sheffield, Programming Operations Manager for Cumulus Media’s Erie, PA group, who has been awarded bonus Program

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

LABEL LOVE

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
AWARDS CHARITY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

PROGRAMMING

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
AM Radio Act Halfway Home
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home
CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

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