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Charlotte Wakes Up With Graham B. & Sarah Lee

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 kevincarter WKKT

• iHeartMedia Country WKKT (96.9 The KAT)/Charlotte revealed the next generation of its morning show — Graham B & Sarah

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Paul Schadt Prepares To Unplug

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKKT

• The end of an era in Charlotte radio is fast approaching, as Paul Schadt, longtime co-host of Paul Schadt

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Wilson Named PD of Charlotte’s 96.9 The Kat

September 8, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKKT

• iHeartMedia has named Ashley Wilson as Program Director of heritage Country WKKT (96.9 The Kat)/Charlotte, effective Monday, October 16.

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Prime PD Opening: WKKT/Charlotte

May 15, 2023 kevincarter WKKT

• RAMP has confirmed that veteran programmer Shelly Easton is planning to step down as Program Director of iHeartMedia Country

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Easton Named PD Of Charlotte’s Kat Country

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKKT

• iHeartMedia Charlotte has acquired the talents of major market veteran Shelly Easton as the new Program Director of Country

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Wanted: New PD For Charlotte’s Kat

July 26, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKKT

• iHeartMedia Charlotte’s legendary Country brand, WKKT (96.9 The Kat) has a rare opening for a multi-talented Program Director. 96.9

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ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING 

DZL Chosen To Feed The Kat

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WEND, WKKT

• Chuck “DZL” Thompson has been named as the new Program Director of iHeartMedia Country WKKT (96.9 The Kat)/Charlotte. He inherits

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Bob Lawrence On The Move
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Bob Lawrence On The Move

May 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob Lawrence On The Move

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer, GM and consultant Bob Lawrence is packing for a relocation from his current

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Bowen To Lead Sales For Audacy Chicago
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Bowen To Lead Sales For Audacy Chicago

May 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bowen To Lead Sales For Audacy Chicago

• Audacy has tapped Robby Bowen as VP & Director of Sales for the Chicago market, leading the sales efforts

Williamson Named Market Pres., iHeart Memphis
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Williamson Named Market Pres., iHeart Memphis

May 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Williamson Named Market Pres., iHeart Memphis
Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN
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Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN

April 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN
Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1
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Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1

April 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1
Kalman Upped To CRO At Marketron
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Kalman Upped To CRO At Marketron

April 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kalman Upped To CRO At Marketron

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Bob Lawrence On The Move
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Bob Lawrence On The Move

May 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob Lawrence On The Move

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer, GM and consultant Bob Lawrence is packing for a relocation from his current

Moneyball: More Meaning, Fewer Words, Maximize Listening
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Moneyball: More Meaning, Fewer Words, Maximize Listening

May 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: More Meaning, Fewer Words, Maximize Listening
Radio One Buffalo Acquires WHLD-AM
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Radio One Buffalo Acquires WHLD-AM

May 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio One Buffalo Acquires WHLD-AM

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MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief
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MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief

May 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief
Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol
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Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol

May 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol
Remembering Jill Sobule
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Remembering Jill Sobule

May 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Jill Sobule
Kacey Comes Home To Lost Highway
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Kacey Comes Home To Lost Highway

April 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kacey Comes Home To Lost Highway
Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN
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Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN

April 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Feinberg Named SVP/Head Of KOSIGN
Meet Your Rock HOF Class Of 2025
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Meet Your Rock HOF Class Of 2025

April 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your Rock HOF Class Of 2025

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Bob Lawrence On The Move
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Bob Lawrence On The Move

May 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob Lawrence On The Move
Radio One Buffalo Acquires WHLD-AM
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Radio One Buffalo Acquires WHLD-AM

May 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio One Buffalo Acquires WHLD-AM
SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks
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SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks

May 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SportsBug & Learfield Deliver Ducks
Vow Renewal For SoCal Sound & Paragon
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Vow Renewal For SoCal Sound & Paragon

May 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vow Renewal For SoCal Sound & Paragon
Jenny V Circles Back To Middays
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Jenny V Circles Back To Middays

May 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jenny V Circles Back To Middays
KSL Spotlights Maria In Middays
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KSL Spotlights Maria In Middays

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