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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

November 18, 2025November 19, 2025 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago announced the addition of market veteran Tim Virgin to do afternoon drive.

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CHARITY CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Seven Pets For Seven Vets

March 5, 2024March 4, 2024 kevincarter WDRV

• Congrats to Sherman & Tingle, morning duo at Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago, who, in partnership with

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Byrd Ready To Drive Chicago Home

March 10, 2023 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago promotes from within, as Brand & Content Director Keith Hastings announced that

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES 

Ready To Drive Chicago Home?

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• Here is a high-profile, major market drive time opportunity that just opened up in Chicago – Hubbard Radio Classic

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Janda Named MD/Middays At Chicago’s Drive

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago makes it official and elevates Janda Lane to permanent midday host and Music Director.

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Stroud ‘Semi-Retiring’ From WDRV/Chicago

June 7, 2022 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• A major change is coming to Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago, as it was announced that legendary

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hastings Takes Command Of Chicago’s Drive

March 31, 2022April 1, 2022 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• Hubbard Radio Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago has hired Keith Hastings as its new Brand and Content Director,

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CHARITY CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

The Drive Gives Five Vets Pets

March 6, 2022 kevincarter WDRV

• Chalk up yet another successful “Give a Vet a Pet” campaign for the Sherman & Tingle morning show on

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Driver Wanted, WDRV/Chicago

February 14, 2022 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• One of America’s great Classic Rock brands, Hubbard Radio’s WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago has an immediate opening for a

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CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Cressman Charts A New Course

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• RAMP has learned that Rob Cressman has announced his retirement as PD/Brand Manager of Hubbard Radio Classic Rock WDRV

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Remembering Michelle Matthews
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Remembering Michelle Matthews

November 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Michelle Matthews

• We were deeply saddened to hear that Michelle Matthews (Michelle Weber Rigden), Operations Manager of American General Media’s Albuquerque,

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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

• Warner Music Group and Suno, the leader in AI music, announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will open new frontiers

Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
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Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
All Rise For Your Chief Judge
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All Rise For Your Chief Judge

November 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on All Rise For Your Chief Judge
Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
WMG Seeks Stability With AI
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WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI

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Today Is Giving Tuesday
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Today Is Giving Tuesday

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Today Is Giving Tuesday

• Dec. 2, 2025 has been designated as “Giving Tuesday,” the annual celebration of generosity across America, and as we

Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio
iHeart’s Jill Strada: ATL + MIA
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iHeart’s Jill Strada: ATL + MIA

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart’s Jill Strada: ATL + MIA

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Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM
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Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM
WME Ups Markus To Head Of International
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WME Ups Markus To Head Of International

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WME Ups Markus To Head Of International
The Naumann Family Needs Our Help
CHARITY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

The Naumann Family Needs Our Help

November 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Naumann Family Needs Our Help
Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock PROS IN MOTION 

Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
WMG Seeks Stability With AI
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WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI

PROGRAMMING

Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio
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Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio
‘Money Pit’ Wraps Up This Month
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‘Money Pit’ Wraps Up This Month

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Money Pit’ Wraps Up This Month
iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’

November 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’
Remembering Michelle Matthews
AC BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Michelle Matthews

November 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Michelle Matthews
Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
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Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary

November 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

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