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WDRQ

COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WDRQ Jocks On The Loose

June 13, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDRQ

• Yesterday we reported the departure of David Corey as Director of FM Programming for WDRQ and WDVD as the

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Done Deal: WDRQ/Detroit Sold

June 13, 2023June 14, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDRQ

• It’s official: Christian broadcaster Family Life Radio (FLR) has announced its intent to purchase 93.1 WDRQ/Detroit from Cumulus Media

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

David Corey: Free Agent; WDRQ To Be Sold

June 12, 2023June 13, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDRQ, WDVD

• UPDATED: Well this sucks… RAMP has learned that David Corey has exited as Director of FM Programming for Cumulus

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

WDRQ/Detroit Launches ‘Goose & Renee’

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDRQ

• Cumulus Country WDRQ (New Country 93.1)/Detroit is launching a new morning show on Wednesday, April 6 — Goose &

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION 

‘Broadway’ Departs WDRQ/Detroit

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 kevincarter WDRQ

• RAMP has confirmed that Bill “Broadway” Bertschinger has resigned from his afternoon shift at Cumulus Country WDRQ (New Country 93.1)/Detroit.

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

WDRQ/Detroit Inks Kennedy For Middays

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDRQ

• UPDATED: Cumulus Media’s WDRQ (New Country 93.1)/Detroit has hired Kevin Kennedy as its new midday personality, starting later this

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Broadway: From AM To PM On WDRQ/Detroit

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDRQ

• While there has been no official comment yet, RAMP has confirmed that Broadway will be moving from mornings back

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Steele A Done Deal At WDRQ/Detroit

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus, WDRQ

• It’s official — RAMP has confirmed that Roxanne Steele has signed all of the appropriate paperwork and is now

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Corey Named PD of WDVD & WDRQ/Detroit

March 29, 2021March 30, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDRQ, WDVD

• Veteran programmer David Corey has been acquired by Cumulus Media as Director of FM Programming for Hot AC 96.3

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Major PD Opening: WDVD & WDRQ/Detroit

February 11, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDRQ, WDVD

• Cumulus Media Detroit is searching for its next Director of FM Programming to oversee legendary Hot AC 96-3 WDVD

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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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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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

• Saga Country WCKN (92.5 Kickin’ Country)/Charleston, SC announced the creation of a new morning show — Hunter, Jessica &

MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
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Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

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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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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
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
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
Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
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ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

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