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Q101/Chicago Unwraps ‘Twisted XMAS ’24’

October 17, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago proudly presents its 30th Annual Twisted XMAS, a four-night all-star music event, running December 10-13.

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Lyndsey Marie Takes Over Nights At Q101

July 2, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago has availed itself of the talents of longtime Cumulus Rock Goddess Lyndsey Marie to take

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Merry Twisted XMAS!

October 2, 2023 kevincarter WKQX

• Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago announced the lineup for its annual Twisted XMAS live concert series, to be held at

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Kurdziel & Linder Swap Cumulus Markets

June 20, 2023June 21, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KQRS, WKQX

• Cumulus Media today announced two major programming moves: James Kurdziel (left), PD of Classic Rock 92 KQRS/Minneapolis is moving

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Kenzie K Enhances Mornings On Q101

April 20, 2023 kevincarter WKQX

• Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago welcomes market vet Kenzie K aboard as the new co-host of the Q101 Morning Crew,

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O’Neil Extended At Q101/Chicago

December 12, 2022 kevincarter WKQX

• The lucky listeners of Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago were just rewarded with three more years of Lauren O’Neil, as

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Wanna Wake Up In Chicago?

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• Now’s your chance! Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago suddenly has a significant vacancy in morning drive as RAMP has learned

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Hanson Held Over At Cumulus

November 2, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• Troy Hanson and the Cumulus Powers-That-Be have mutually signed a stack of legal-looking documents that will allow Hanson to

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Q101 Smashes Pumpkins A Month Early

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 kevincarter Smashing Pumpkins, WKQX

• Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago will present its weeklong “Smashing Pumpkins Takeover,” which starts tomorrow, Sept. 13 at the stroke

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The Righteous Return Of Q101/Chicago

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• On Tuesday, May 3, at the stroke of 8pm CT, activity inside the hallways of Cumulus Alternative 101 WKQX/Chicago

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BREAKING NEWS

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

• 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
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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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Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

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

• Cumulus has been busy this week in Montgomery, AL, launching the market’s newest Classic Hip Hop and R&B station,

Schaflander Upped To VP/MM, Cumulus ATL
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HIP HOP COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Schaflander Upped To VP/MM, Cumulus ATL

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Schaflander Upped To VP/MM, Cumulus ATL
Jackson’s Road Trip: Topeka To Des Moines
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Jackson’s Road Trip: Topeka To Des Moines

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jackson’s Road Trip: Topeka To Des Moines

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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
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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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett
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WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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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