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Tegna

ADULT HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Oh Yes He Cantore

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 kevincarter Tegna

• Tegna Adult Hits KFMB-FM (100.7)/San Diego has formally secured the fulltime services of market vet Chris Cantore to do the morning

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS 

KFMB/San Diego Cuts DSC Loose

July 22, 2018July 23, 2018 kevincarter Tegna

• So… those negotiations between Tegna-owned Rock KFMB (KFM-BFM)/San Diego and market morning mainstays Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw have officially hit

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Shelly Dunn With Radio

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018 kevincarter Tegna

• After nearly 30 years as co-host of San Diego’s popular Dave, Shelly & Chainsaw morning show, Shelly Dunn announced her retirement

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

KFM-BFM Calls B.S. On Paper

July 8, 2018 kevincarter Tegna

• Seems that “a local San Diego newspaper” created some unnecessary controversy last week when it dramatically stated that the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

ASCAP Names Lehman EVP

April 23, 2018 kevincarter Tegna

• ASCAP (American Society of Composer, Authors and Publishers) announced the appointment of Nick Lehman as Executive Vice President and Chief

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FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Now Entering San Diego: TEGNA

January 1, 2018 kevincarter Inc., Tegna

• It’s the end of a 55-year era — and the beginning of a new one — in San Diego,

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TELEVISION 

Do TV Right: Use Radio Vets

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 kevincarter Tegna

This is pretty cool — on Monday, Tegna, which owns 48 television stations in 36 markets with affiliations with NBC,

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DIGITAL SALES 

Dahn Does Digital In DC

July 27, 2017August 1, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Tegna

Cumulus Media has appointed Dahn Burke as Director of Digital Sales and Operations for Hot AC WRQX (Mix 107.3) and

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EXECUTIVE ACTION 

Executive Action, NAB-Style

June 22, 2017June 23, 2017 kevincarter Cox, Cox Media Group, Inc., Tegna

Congrats to Caroline Beasley, CEO of Beasley Media Group, who yesterday was unanimously elected as the new NAB Joint Board

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION 

Broadcasters Foundation Announces Awards

March 10, 2017March 27, 2017 kevincarter Tegna

The Broadcasters Foundation of America has revealed the recipients of the 2017 Ward L. Quaal Leadership Awards and the Chairman’s

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BREAKING NEWS

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

• Montreal-based Stingray Group Inc., an industry leader in music and video content distribution, and the owner of 97 radio

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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

• Merlin, the digital rights agency for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, announced the appointment of Charlie Lexton

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

• Merlin, the digital rights agency for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, announced the appointment of Charlie Lexton

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville
Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

PROGRAMMING

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.
Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo
It’s A Wrap For Reynolds
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

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