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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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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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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

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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ALTERNATIVE DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRIPLE A 

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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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

• The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027,

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

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Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

• The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027,

CMA & Disney Renew Vows
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CMA & Disney Renew Vows

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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

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30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
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30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
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Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
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Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
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Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
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Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

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