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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

CMG Cuts Like A Knife

June 26, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KONO-FM, WAPE, WBLI

• The budget-related personnel cuts inside Cox Media Group continue… Yesterday we reported the departure of three longtime employees of

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Jacksonville Wakes Up With Dex & Barbie

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 kevincarter WAPE

• CMG’s heritage Top 40 95.1 WAPE/Jacksonville announces the impending arrival of the station’s new morning show — The Dex

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

Meghan Lane: Free Agent

January 24, 2023 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WAPE

• After more than a decade as morning host at Cox Media Group’s legendary WAPE/Jacksonville, Meghan Lane exits as she

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Farrell Named VP/MM, CMG/Jacksonville

August 7, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WAPE

• Cox Media Group announced the upgrade of Jimmy Farrell to VP/Market Manager of the company’s Jacksonville radio group —

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Heussler Named PD Of Jacksonville’s ‘Big Ape’

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WAPE

• Cox Media Group Jacksonville has named Jud Heussler as the new Director of Branding and Programming for heritage Top

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TOP 40 

Let’s Talk About Mark Kaye

February 12, 2021February 13, 2021 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WAPE, WOKV

• Big news from our friend Mark Kaye, who announced he’s unplugging as co-host of The Big Ape Morning Mess

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

CJ Earns 93Q/Houston Upgrade

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KKBQ, WAPE

• Cox Media Group Country KKBQ (The New 93Q)/Houston announces the pending arrival of industry standout, Caitlin “CJ” Johnson to do afternoon

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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

• MusiCares® has named U2 — Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. — as the 2027 MusiCares

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

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

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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
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Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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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’

• FEMco, the influential platform founded by veteran music industry executive Leslie Fram to champion women in music, and Dolly

Robbie Owens Circles Back To Sioux Falls
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Robbie Owens Circles Back To Sioux Falls

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Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF
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Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF

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FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
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FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

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
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

PROGRAMMING

Robbie Owens Circles Back To Sioux Falls
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Robbie Owens Circles Back To Sioux Falls

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robbie Owens Circles Back To Sioux Falls
Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF
Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY
SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

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