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WCCO Revamps, Adds TV Vet DeRusha

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 kevincarter WCCO

• Audacy News-Talk 830 WCCO/Minneapolis announced an updated weekday on-air line-up, which includes a new afternoon drive show hosted by

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Sawkar To Host Mornings At WCCO/Minneapolis

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, WCCO

• Audacy News-Talk 830 WCCO/Minneapolis welcomes veteran Twin Cities’ news anchor Vineeta Sawkar as host of The Morning News with

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Gonsales To Run Audacy Minneapolis

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, KNMB, KZJK, WCCO

• Audacy has named Jeff Gonsales as Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Minneapolis market — News-Talk 830

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WCCO Skipping State Fair, COVID Concerns

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 kevincarter COVID-19, WCCO

• Due to concerns about the continued spread of COVID-19, Audacy News-Talk WCCO/Minneapolis announced that, for the first time since 1946,

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Lane New Brand Manager Of WCCO/Minneapolis

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, WCCO

• Audacy welcomes Brad Lane as the new Brand Manager of News-Talk 830 WCCO-AM/Minneapolis, effective April 19. The position has been

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

PD John Hanson Exits WCCO/Minneapolis

January 25, 2021 kevincarter Entercom, WCCO

• RAMP has independently confirmed that John Hanson has exited as PD of Entercom News-Talk WCCO-AM 830/Minneapolis. No replacement has been

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Dave Lee Retiring From WCCO

January 9, 2021January 10, 2021 kevincarter Entercom, WCCO

• After a successful 32-year run with Entercom News-Talk 830 WCCO/Minneapolis, Dave Lee, host Morning News with Dave Lee, announced

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‘Lake Night’ To Late Nights @ WCCO

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WCCO

• Entercom’s heritage News-Talk 830 WCCO/Minneapolis announced the impending launch of a new late-night show to be hosted by Henry Lake —

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BREAKING NEWS

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

• On Sept. 1, 2003, Nicole Alvarez walked into The World Famous KROQ on her very first day. “I remember

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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

• In the wake of federal funding cuts and industry-wide challenges facing public media, Louisville Public Media has reimagined its

A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

• Lots of moving parts as iHeartMedia restructures its Markets Group. Ann Marie Licata, who was recently named as President

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
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Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

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MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
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UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

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