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Cat Country Leaves Larger Footprint

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WCTO

• Cumulus Media has expanded the reach of its popular Cat Country 96 audio brand, as it launched simulcasts of

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Mornings Open In Cat Country

August 4, 2024 kevincarter WCTO

• Cumulus Country WCTO (Cat Country 96)/Allentown, PA has put out the call for a new morning co-host, as Kira

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Now Entering Cat Country: Kira Smethers

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WCTO

• Kira Smethers is the newly named morning co-host on Cumulus Country WCTO (Cat Country 96)/Allentown, PA (and simulcast on 107.1

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION 

Byrom’s Road Leads To Music City

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WCTO

• It’s on to whatever is next for Hannah Byrom, who announced via Facebook that she’s leaving her morning co-host

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Allentown Wakes Up To Big Changes

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WCTO

• Busy day around the Cumulus radio ranch in Allentown, PA, as the company announces a bunch of programming enhancements,

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BREAKING NEWS

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

• Triple Tigers Co-President Raffaella Braun has been named sole President of the label as Co-President Annie Ortmeier has stepped

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DIGITAL

RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

• RCS Worldwide announced the appointment of two senior executives who will play pivotal roles in shaping the company’s product

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
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WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

October 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
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Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
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Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Chris Cline: Free Agent
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Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent

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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

• Zimmer Communications has named veteran programmer and consultant Mike Stern as its new Director of Programming, effective Monday, Nov.

Coleman Validates Customer Success
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP RATINGS RESEARCH 

Coleman Validates Customer Success

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Coleman Validates Customer Success
Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
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Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

LABEL LOVE

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
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Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
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Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
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Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
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Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak
Robinson Assumes The GM Position
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Robinson Assumes The GM Position

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Assumes The GM Position

PROGRAMMING

Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
Coleman Validates Customer Success
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Coleman Validates Customer Success

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Coleman Validates Customer Success
Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
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Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
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Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
The Show Must Go On… & Will
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

The Show Must Go On… & Will

November 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Show Must Go On… & Will

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