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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING 

The [98 Rock] Programming Dept.

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 kevincarter WIYY

• Hearst Mainstream Rock WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore has elevated Creative Services Producer Scott Lester to Programming & Production Coordinator, effective

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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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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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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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BREAKING NEWS

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

• Jim Kerr‘s remarkable half-century radio career will continue for at least another five years, as iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ

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Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

• Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis, the radio home of Crisco, Dex & Wes in the morning and Staci &

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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More Sacramento Pros On The Loose
CLASSIC ROCK Consultants DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

More Sacramento Pros On The Loose

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Sacramento Pros On The Loose

• Yet another unscheduled departure inside Audacy’s Sacramento broadcast complex — this time it’s our longtime pal (and former R&R

Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
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Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter
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Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter

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Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
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Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
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SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
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Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
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Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

PROGRAMMING

More Sacramento Pros On The Loose
CLASSIC ROCK Consultants DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

More Sacramento Pros On The Loose

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Sacramento Pros On The Loose
Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter
Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter
WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

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