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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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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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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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‘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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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

• The FCC has voted to advance the Commission’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of its broadcast ownership rules. The Commission seeks

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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

• Colleen Valkoun has returned to iHeartMedia Milwaukee as the newly named Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. These are

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TOP 40 

Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

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Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden

• Tuned-In Broadcasting Triple A WRLT (Lightning 100), “Nashville’s Independent Radio Station” makes it official and announces Stephanie McFadden as

Harlan Named ’25 Behind The Mic Mentee
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Harlan Named ’25 Behind The Mic Mentee

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Harlan Named ’25 Behind The Mic Mentee
NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
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NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Riser House Rock Rises
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Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!
Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

PROGRAMMING

Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden
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Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden
NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN AC 

Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

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