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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

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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BREAKING NEWS

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

• RAMP has confirmed that Pat Paxton has resigned as SVP of Content at Saga Communications after a three-year run.

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

• Third time’s the charm for Kannon and the city of Atlanta, as Cumulus Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7) acquires the

Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
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Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
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Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

PROGRAMMING

Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
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Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

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