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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske

August 20, 2025August 21, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WDAF

• We initially reported this news on Monday, and now it’s official — Audacy Country WDAF (106.5 The Wolf)/Kansas City

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

KC’s Wolf About To Wake Up Differently

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WDAF

• Last week we reported that Audacy Country WDAF (106.5 The Wolf)/Kansas City had cut ties with morning duo Zeke

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Unscheduled Departure Day At KC’s Wolf

August 14, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WDAF

• As initially reported by Country Aircheck, Audacy Country WDAF (106.5 The Wolf)/Kansas City has jettisoned all of its live

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Ammons Named OM, Music Brands, Audacy KC

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KQRC, KRBZ, KZPT, WDAF

• UPDATED: Audacy Kansas City welcomes JR Ammons back to town as Operations Manager of KQRC (98.9 The Rock), KRBZ

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Mike Kennedy To Re-Retire

November 8, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter KZPT, WDAF

• RAMP has confirmed that Country Radio Hall of Famer Mike Kennedy, OM of Audacy Kansas City and Brand Manager of

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Kennedy Retires From Retirement

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KZPT, WDAF

• Entercom has managed to coax Kansas City radio icon Mike Kennedy out of “retirement,” hiring him as the new OM/PD

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Kansas City’s Wolf Seeks New PD

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WDAF

• Entercom Country WDAF (106.5 The Wolf)/Kansas City is seeking a strategic visionary, talent motivator and determined winner to be its

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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

• Veteran talent manager Clint Higham, former longtime Warner Music Nashville Chairman John Esposito, Big Machine Records EVP/GM Kris Lamb

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Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
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Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

• Monday night, the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards Live at SXSW brought together the most influential names in podcasting to honor

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

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Remembering WGN Legend Orion Samuelson
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering WGN Legend Orion Samuelson

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering WGN Legend Orion Samuelson

• It is with profound sadness that WGN Radio/Chicago shares the news of the passing of Orion Samuelson at the

Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio

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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
Borchetta Branches Into Management
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Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Branches Into Management
Power Surge In Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City
McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune
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Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

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Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio
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Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio
Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando
Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
AWMF Announces 2026 Board
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

AWMF Announces 2026 Board

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AWMF Announces 2026 Board
Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC
Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba

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