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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• ‘Tis the season for Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago to unveil the ambitious talent line-up for its Twisted 2025 concert

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ALTERNATIVE AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hall Of Fame Honors For Q101

September 15, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• There is cause for celebration at Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago, as the station was inducted into the Illinois Rock

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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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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

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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BREAKING NEWS

KCRW Cuts Another 10% Of Staff
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

KCRW Cuts Another 10% Of Staff

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KCRW Cuts Another 10% Of Staff

• UPDATED: Faced with further budget cuts following the administration’s elimination of federal funding for public media, Triple A KCRW/Santa

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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

• Nice to hear from veteran programmer Will Calder, who proudly announces that, after a 15-year hiatus, he has relaunched

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
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Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

• PPL, the UK music industry’s collective management organization for performers and recording rightsholders has appointed Dr. Richard James Burgess,

The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X
BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
Remembering D’Angelo
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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
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‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26
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LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26

PROGRAMMING

The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X
BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
After 54 Years, Stone Ready To Roll
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

After 54 Years, Stone Ready To Roll

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on After 54 Years, Stone Ready To Roll
Star Shines Again In Saratoga Springs
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Star Shines Again In Saratoga Springs

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Star Shines Again In Saratoga Springs
Wisconsin Sports Under One [Retractable] Roof
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Wisconsin Sports Under One [Retractable] Roof

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wisconsin Sports Under One [Retractable] Roof
Ocean Circles Back To Sheet Happens Prep
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Ocean Circles Back To Sheet Happens Prep

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ocean Circles Back To Sheet Happens Prep

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