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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

WGN Adds Landecker, PM News

September 7, 2020September 8, 2020 kevincarter John Records Landecker, WGN Radio

• UPDATED: Nexstar’s WGN Radio/Chicago announced several programming enhancements, not the least of which his the hire of market legend

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Good Day! Paul Harvey Returns!

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 kevincarter WGN Radio

• In this time of struggle and strife, what better time for radio to return to a simpler time, at

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WGN Inks Bob Sirott For Mornings

December 20, 2019December 23, 2019 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago replaces one market fixture with another, as Bob Sirott takes over morning drive on Monday, Jan. 6, succeeding Steve Cochran, who exits.

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Sean Compton Returns To Radio

September 20, 2019September 23, 2019 kevincarter Nexstar Media Group, WGN Radio

• This week Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Tribune Media Company in

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Yi Joins WGN’s Steve Cochran Show

July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 kevincarter Chicago Sun-Times, WGN Radio

• Chicago Sun-Times restaurant columnist Ji Suk Yi will join WGN Radio/Chicago as a contributor to The Steve Cochran Show, weekdays from 6-10am, beginning

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC SERVICE 

WGN Walk Of Fame Adds Four

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 kevincarter WGN Radio

• Tribune News-Talk WGN Radio/Chicago announced its sixth class in the 2019 Walk of Fame: Legends of WGN Radio. The four

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

WGN Ups Sandberg Boyle To Dir./News & Ops

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 kevincarter WGN Radio

• Tribune News-Talk WGN Radio/Chicago has promoted Mary Sandberg Boyle to Director of News and Operations, beginning Monday, June 3. Ms. Sandberg Boyle

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WGN Reboots ‘Extension 720’

March 10, 2019 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced that Chicago native Justin Kaufmann will host the return of the station’s iconic Extension 720, which will air

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Lauren Lapka Drives Chicago Home

March 5, 2019 kevincarter Tribune Media, WGN Radio

• Chicago radio vet Lauren Lapka has been named as the new afternoon drive traffic reporter on Tribune’s WGN Radio/Chicago, starting Thursday, March

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BREAKING NEWS

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

• Audacy announced that Michael Martin has stepped down from his role as Brand Manager of Hot AC KLLC (Alice

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

• Audacy announced that Michael Martin has stepped down from his role as Brand Manager of Hot AC KLLC (Alice

Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

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Remembering Bob Green
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Remembering Bob Green

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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

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Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

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