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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Free Agent Showcase: Boomer

March 1, 2024 kevincarter WFMS

• Christopher “Boomer” Layfield, former OM of Cumulus Indianapolis and PD of Country WFMS checked in to let us know,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Brooks O’Brian Named PD, WFMS/Indy

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• Cumulus Media has appointed major market veteran Brooks O’Brian as PD and afternoon personality for Country 95.5 WFMS/Indianapolis. O’Brian

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

WFMS Launches ‘Indy’s Morning Show’

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• Cumulus Country 95.5 WFMS/Indianapolis keeps it in the family and promotes afternoon talent Matt Malone to APD and morning

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Major PD Opportunity: WFMS/Indy

November 28, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• Cumulus Media is actively scouring the highways and backroads of America in search of a killer content-creating, multi-tasking, modern-thinking,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Indy’s Own Jim Denny Retiring From WFMS

October 20, 2023October 22, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• Country Radio Hall of Famer Jim Denny, who has been a fixture on the morning show for the past

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Taylor & Boomer Together Again

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• Cumulus Indianapolis welcomes Jill “Taylor” Testerman in the dual role of midday personality on Country 95.5 WFMS and Digital

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WFMS/Indianpolis Back In Studio

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 kevincarter WFMS

• It’s been two months and change since that errant pick-up truck crashed into the studio housing Cumulus Country WFMS/Indianapolis.

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Malone Named MD/PM Drive, WFMS/Indy

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• We only had to wait for 48 hours between Matt Malone‘s tease and the big reveal – he’s headed

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Drive-Thru Request Line Fail

July 24, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• Pardon our usual smart-ass headline to a story that could have turned out tragically… except that it didn’t, thank

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Boomer Upped To OM Of Cumulus Indy

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS, WNDX, WNTR, WZPL

• Cumulus Media has elevated Christopher “Boomer” Layfield to Operations Manager of the company’s six-station Indianapolis group. Layfield had served

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

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Moving The Game Pieces Around
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Moving The Game Pieces Around

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving The Game Pieces Around

• Cromwell Media Nashville has unveiled a new weekday lineup for WPRT (102.5 The Game), starting Monday, August 4 —

Mornings Now Open At WOKQ
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Mornings Now Open At WOKQ

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mornings Now Open At WOKQ
iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
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Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

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Moving The Game Pieces Around
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Moving The Game Pieces Around

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving The Game Pieces Around
iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
WRDU Freshens Its Presentation
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WRDU Freshens Its Presentation

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WRDU Freshens Its Presentation
2026 Gracie Awards Locked In
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2026 Gracie Awards Locked In

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2026 Gracie Awards Locked In
Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore
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Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore
Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

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