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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

‘New Era’ For Jim Kerr’s Morning Show

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 kevincarter Jim Kerr, WAXQ

• UPDATED: iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ (Q104.3)/New York announced a new era for the legendary Jim Kerr Rock & Roll

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026February 21, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Jim Kerr, WAXQ

• Jim Kerr‘s remarkable half-century radio career will continue for at least another five years, as iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PUBLIC SERVICE 

Shelli Sonstein Leaving Q104.3/NYC

January 15, 2026January 19, 2026 kevincarter WAXQ

• Shelli Sonstein, Jim Kerr‘s longtime friend and morning co-host on iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ (Q104.3)/New York for the past

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Our Thoughts Are With Shelli Sonstein

September 5, 2025 kevincarter WAXQ

• We join the rest of our industry in sending our love to Shelli Sonstein, Jim Kerr‘s longtime morning co-host

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Montague Elevated At iHeart NYC

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 kevincarter 710 WOR, WAXQ, WWPR

• iHeartMedia New York has promoted David Montague to Promotions Director for Urban WWPR (Power 105.1), Classic Rock WAXQ (Q104.3)

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Jim Kerr Marks 50 Years + 1 Day

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 kevincarter Jim Kerr, WAXQ

• As promised, Jim Kerr‘s monumental half-century on New York radio celebration got off to a strong start yesterday, March

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Happy 50th, Jim Kerr & New York City!

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 kevincarter Jim Kerr, WAXQ

• We join the rest of our industry in paying tribute to the one and only Jim Kerr, host of

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PUBLIC SERVICE 

Happy Half-Century, Shelli Sonstein!

January 22, 2024 kevincarter WAXQ, WPLJ

• This week our industry observes an increasingly rare remarkable broadcast achievement — Shelli Sonstein, longtime co-host of the Jim

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Trio Of Upgrades @ Cumulus Syracuse

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WAXQ, WNTQ

• Cumulus Syracuse announced the elevation of three longtime cluster veterans to expanded roles within the four-station group: 1) The

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iHeart NYC Adds Sales Pros Whalley & Tuohey

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WAXQ, WLTW, WOR, Z100

• iHeartMedia New York has named Brittany Whalley Vice President of Sales for Classic Rock WAXQ (Q104.3) and News-Talk 710

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2026 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
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2026 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications today announced the nominees for the Radio Hall Of Fame Class of 2026. The

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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

• SiriusXM announced a new audio advertising partnership with Google that connects YouTube to one of the largest audio advertising

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

• Black River Entertainment announced they will be partnering with AKANDO Music for radio promotion. Their first official release will

Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
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Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
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Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
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Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
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KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

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Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
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Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
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McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
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K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
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CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
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Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX
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Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

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