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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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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

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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ACTIVE ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

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

‘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 FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

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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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TELEVISION 

Radio Faces Also Not Made For TV

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 kevincarter Hearst Television, WIYY

• Baltimore’s top-rated radio morning show Justin, Scott and Spiegel of Hearst Television Active Rock WIYY (98 Rock) has generously volunteered

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BREAKING NEWS

Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper

June 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper

• After three months of legal battles and lobbying, the Voice of America (VOA) network is officially being reduced to

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Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH SALES STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

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”
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

“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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Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper

June 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper

• After three months of legal battles and lobbying, the Voice of America (VOA) network is officially being reduced to

MPR Welcomes New Board Members
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING TRIPLE A 

MPR Welcomes New Board Members

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

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Chris Collins

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Condolences: Lou Christie
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie
Create Beams Up With Star Trak
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music

June 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music
Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta

June 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta
Condolences: Mike Borchetta
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: Mike Borchetta

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

PROGRAMMING

Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper

June 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Voice Of America Reduced To A Whisper
MPR Welcomes New Board Members
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING TRIPLE A 

MPR Welcomes New Board Members

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MPR Welcomes New Board Members
Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa
Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago
Lex & Terry Go To Denemark
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Lex & Terry Go To Denemark

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lex & Terry Go To Denemark
Buffalo Preps For The Patriot
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Buffalo Preps For The Patriot

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Preps For The Patriot

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