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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Meet 98 Rock’s Next PD: Justin Johnson

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 kevincarter Hearst Television, WIYY

• Baltimore’s iconic rock station, Hearst Television’s WIYY (98 Rock), the radio home of youuuurrrr Baltimore Ravens and Orioles has

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Johnson Named APD, 98 Rock/Baltimore

July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 kevincarter Hearst Television, WIYY

• Back in April we first reported that Hearst Television’s heritage Rock station WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore had launched a planetwide

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98 Rock Seeks APD, McClintock FL-Bound

April 21, 2023 kevincarter WIYY

• Hearst Television’s heritage Rock station WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore has initiated a planetwide search for a talented APD to succeed

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROS IN MOTION 

Ondayko Returns To 98 Rock

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 kevincarter WIYY

• After nearly seven years with Empire Broadcasting’s soon-to-be-sold Triple A WRNR 103.1/Annapolis, MD (the last nine months in afternoon drive),

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Preactor To Anchor Sports For WBAL & WIYY

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 kevincarter WBAL, WIYY

• Hearst Television Baltimore has named Valerie Preactor as the new Sports Anchor/Reporter for WBAL (NewsRadio 1090/101.5) and WIYY (98Rock). Starting

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Pahigian Leaving Hearst; Joerres Steps Up

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL, WIYY

• After eight years as President & GM of Hearst Television’s WBAL NewsRadio 1090/101.5 & WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore, Cary L.

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‘And THIS… Is Kojan’s New Gig’

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 kevincarter CNN, WBAL, WIYY

• After six years as Production Coordinator at Hearst News-Talk WBAL and Active Rock WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore, our pal Harvey

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Condolences: Jim Russ

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL, WIYY

• Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Jim Russ, morning traffic anchor for Hearst’s WBAL and

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

98 Rock/Baltimore Seeks An APD

January 7, 2021 kevincarter Hearst, WIYY

• Highly-rated Hearst Mainstream Rock WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore, one of the longest-running rock stations in America, and the flagship radio

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Ravens Set Radio Broadcast Team

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 kevincarter WBAL, WIYY

• Hearst Television’s WIYY (98 Rock), WBAL-AM (NewsRadio 1090/101.5)/Baltimore and the Baltimore Ravens have set their on-air radio broadcast team

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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
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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

• 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
UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
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UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA

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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
UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
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UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
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!
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

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