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WJR

DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Guy Gordon Exits WJR/Detroit

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJR

• Guy Gordon, a fixture on Detroit television and radio for the past four decades, has been let go from

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Bellino Joins Brown As Co-Host Of ‘SportsWrap’

January 22, 2024 kevincarter WJR

• Anthony Bellino, well-known Detroit area sports-talk personality, debuted Monday as the new co-host of SportsWrap on Cumulus News-Talk 760

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Remembering Ken Calvert

December 21, 2023January 3, 2024 kevincarter WCSX, WJR, WRIF

• Ken Calvert, a fixture on Detroit radio for over 40 years, died in his sleep Wednesday, Dec. 20 at

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Albom Radiothon Tops $2 Million

December 10, 2023 kevincarter Mitch Albom, WJR

• Mitch Albom has done it again — at the end of a 15-hour broadcast on Cumulus News-Talk 760 WJR/Detroit,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WJR/Detroit Makes Major Drivetime Moves

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 kevincarter WJR

• Cumulus Media announced more significant moves in AM and PM drive for heritage News-Talk 760 WJR-AM/Detroit, starting in morning

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Thomas & Wheeler Upped At Cumulus Detroit

July 20, 2023July 21, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJR

• Cumulus Media Detroit announces dual promotions: Ann Thomas is elevated from APD/Executive Producer to Program Director of legendary News-Talk

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

760 WJR: The Next Generation

June 5, 2023 kevincarter WJR

• There’s been a seismic shift in morning drive at Cumulus News-Talk 760 WJR/Detroit, as it was announced that, after

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

WJR Celebrates Century Of Service

May 4, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJR

• Cumulus News-Talk 760 WJR/Detroit today marked its 100th anniversary as the station launches into a year-long Centennial celebration. The

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering Frank Beckmann

February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 kevincarter WJR

• Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann, best known for his 48-year career with Cumulus News-Talk 760 WJR until his

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Frank Beckmann Retiring From WJR/Detroit

January 13, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJR

• Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann announced his retirement from Cumulus News-Talk 760 WJR, putting a wrap on a

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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

• Longtime Fresno radio pro E. Curtis Johnson, current afternoon co-host on Cumulus News-Talk KMJ-AM/FM, announced his impending retirement, effective

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United Stations + yaman.AI
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United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations + yaman.AI

• United Stations announced an exclusive national partnership with yaman.AI, the latest venture from renowned radio creative visionary Yaman Coskun.

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
Mountain Rises In Chico
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Mountain Rises In Chico

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Rises In Chico
NPR Never Not Innovating
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NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Never Not Innovating

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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

• Sending best wishes to my longtime friend and former Hitmakers colleague Bobbii Jacobs, co-founder of Live In The Vineyard

Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
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Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
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Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
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Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
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Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

PROGRAMMING

Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
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Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
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Hope Springs Eternal In Texas

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years
Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matt Pinfield’s Back On The SoCal Sound!

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