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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Good Karma Brands Launches 880 ESPN NY

August 26, 2024August 28, 2024 kevincarter Good Karma Brands, WCBS-AM

• Hours after Audacy’s venerable WCBS-AM 880/New York signed off, Good Karma Brands announced the official launch of 880 ESPN

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE LEGAL NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WGA East Weighs On WCBS Demise

August 13, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Yesterday Audacy announced it had entered an LMA with Good Karma Brands (GKB) to lease the frequency of venerable

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WCBS-AM/New York The New Home Of ESPN

August 12, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, Good Karma Brands, WCBS-AM

• Audacy and Good Karma Brands (GKB) have entered into an LMA, effective August 26. As part of the LMA,

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: Maria Garcia

July 17, 2024 kevincarter WBLI, WCBS-AM

• We were saddened to learn that veteran major market radio personality and news anchor Maria Garcia passed away on

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BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Quinn & Lopez Make News In NYC

January 24, 2023 kevincarter 1010 WINS, Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Audacy announced a series of key news programming moves for All-News duo WCBS 880 and 1010 WINS (simulcast on

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ALTERNATIVE FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

1010 WINS Adds 92.3, Replacing ALT

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter 1010 WINS, Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Audacy New York announced several major strategic initiatives “that will elevate its New York news gathering capabilities, distribution and

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Scheld Leaving WCBS-AM/New York

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Tim Scheld announced he’s stepping down as Brand Manager and News Director of Audacy’s WCBS-AM (Newsradio 880)/New York. Scheld

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Rich Lamb Retiring From WCBS-AM/NYC

January 26, 2021 kevincarter Entercom, WCBS-AM

• After an incredible 50-year career, the past 43 with Entercom’s WCBS 880/New York, City Hall Reporter Rich Lamb announced

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Lynda Lopez Returns To WCBS-AM/NYC

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, WCBS-AM

• Entercom All-News WCBS-AM (NewsRadio 880)/New York announces the return of Lynda Lopez, this time as midday news anchor and Special

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BREAKING NEWS

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

• Concord announced that Fearless Records President Andy Serrao has been named Chief Creative Officer of Concord Label Group. Reporting to

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iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

• iHeartMedia and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official

Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
Burgess-Related Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Burgess-Related Executive Action

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess-Related Executive Action
Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
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Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

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iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

• iHeartMedia and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell

LABEL LOVE

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026
CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026
Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
Curb | Word Executive Action
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Curb | Word Executive Action

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curb | Word Executive Action

PROGRAMMING

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mat Mitchell
Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage
Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership
Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure
RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement

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