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40 Candles On Bertrand’s WGN Cake

June 3, 2025 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced its afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand is celebrating his 40th anniversary with the station. A trusted

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Roeper Reunites With Sirott On WGN

May 14, 2025 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced that veteran journalist, media personality and film & television critic Richard Roeper will bring his commentary

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WGN To Air Final ‘Walter Jacobson’s Perspective’

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced legendary news broadcaster and personality Walter Jacobson will air his final Walter Jacobson’s Perspective on Thursday,

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WGN & Sirott Mutually Agree To Extend

February 5, 2025 kevincarter WGN Radio

• Nexstar’s WGN Radio/Chicago announced it has inked a multi-year extension with morning show host Bob Sirott. “Bob’s work ethic,

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WGN Extends Manfredini Past 30-Year Mark

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced a contract extension with Lou Manfredini, the station’s resident do-it-yourself expert and mainstay for nearly 30

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King & Putnam Return To WGN/Chicago

December 13, 2022 kevincarter WGN Radio

• Steve King and Johnnie Putman will make their triumphant return to WGN Radio/Chicago, hosting Saturday overnights from 9pm to 2am,

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Sirott Held Over At WGN Radio

December 15, 2021December 16, 2021 kevincarter WGN Radio

• Nexstar’s WGN Radio/Chicago announced a swell contract extension with morning drive talent Bob Sirott. In making the official announcement of

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WGN Radio Readies New Line-Up

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced the Jan. 3 debut of a new weekday programming schedule that will include the full-time addition

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Blackhawks’ Analyst Murray Battling Cancer

August 9, 2021 kevincarter Chicago Blackhawks, WGN Radio

• Troy Murray, the former NHL player and longtime Color Analyst for the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks on the team’s radio

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WGN’s Brand Scores Blackhawks’ Upgrade

July 22, 2021 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced that Joe Brand is expanding his existing role to include hosting Chicago Blackhawks’ pre- and post-game

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering Chris Collins
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Remembering Chris Collins

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Chris Collins

• We’ve lost yet another well loved Northern California radio and television pro — Chris Collins, probably best known for

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Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales
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Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales

June 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales

• Quu Inc., the trusted industry leader providing easy deployment of visual content for radio, just released a new study

Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
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Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
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Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
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“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on “Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

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MPR Welcomes New Board Members
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MPR Welcomes New Board Members

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MPR Welcomes New Board Members

• The Board of Trustees of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has welcomed two new members: Sarah Karon, Board President of

Remembering Chris Collins
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Remembering Chris Collins

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Chris Collins
Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa
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Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa

LABEL LOVE

Condolences: Lou Christie
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Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie
Create Beams Up With Star Trak
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Create Beams Up With Star Trak

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Beams Up With Star Trak
Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
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Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music
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Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music

June 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music
Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta
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Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta

June 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta
Condolences: Mike Borchetta
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Condolences: Mike Borchetta

June 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Mike Borchetta

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MPR Welcomes New Board Members
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MPR Welcomes New Board Members

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MPR Welcomes New Board Members
Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa
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Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa
Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago
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Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago
Lex & Terry Go To Denemark
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Lex & Terry Go To Denemark

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lex & Terry Go To Denemark
Buffalo Preps For The Patriot
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Buffalo Preps For The Patriot

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Preps For The Patriot
91X Moves: Hilary Brand Mgr., Marty Mornings
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91X Moves: Hilary Brand Mgr., Marty Mornings

June 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 91X Moves: Hilary Brand Mgr., Marty Mornings

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