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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

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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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WKQX Announces ‘Nights We Stole Xmas’

September 20, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• Cumulus Alternative 101 WKQX/Chicago got an early jump on the holiday concert season with the announcement an all-star lineup

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day At WLS-FM & WKQX/Chicago

May 14, 2021May 16, 2021 kevincarter WKQX, WLS-FM

• Cumulus Chicago just announced a new weekday on-air line-up for Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM and Alternative 101.1 WKQX —

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ALTERNATIVE CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE 

Merry Virtual Cumulus Christmas!

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• Cumulus Media has partnered with NoCap and #HAPPENS to keep their annual Christmas concert tradition alive by producing a

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING 

‘History Of Alternative’ Blows Up @ WKQX/Chicago

October 21, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• Cumulus Alternative 101 WKQX/Chicago recently wrapped up an ambitious, epic programming event, The History of Alternative, sponsored by Coors

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

WKQX/Chicago Presents ‘The History of Alternative’

September 8, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• After months of top-secret preparation, and several truckloads of craft beer, Cumulus Alternative 101 WKQX/Chicago proudly presents The History

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Manley Move For WKQX/Chicago

August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• Alternative Rock programming pro Jon Manley is headed home to Chicago as the newly anointed APD/MD and night jock for

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

WKQX Seeks Flakus Replacement

July 23, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKQX

• Yesterday we told you that major market Alt/Rock star Walter Flakus was leaving his longtime post as APD/MD and evening

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‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
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‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

• The end of a vitally important era in Detroit Rock radio is headed for the finish line, as iHeartMedia

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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

• Bonneville International is proud to announce the promotion of Crista St. John from General Sales Manager to Director of

iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

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McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
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McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

• Bonneville International is proud to announce the promotion of Crista St. John from General Sales Manager to Director of

Farrell Named VP/MM, CMG Miami
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Farrell Named VP/MM, CMG Miami

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Farrell Named VP/MM, CMG Miami
iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
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Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years
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WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years
WRNR: Back & Badass!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WRNR: Back & Badass!

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WRNR: Back & Badass!
‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
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‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page
ADULT HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page
McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

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