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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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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

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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Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS PROGRAMMING 

Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

• Audacy announced industry veteran Erik Bradley as the new Brand Manager of Classic Hits KSPF (98.7 The Spot)/Dallas. Bradley

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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
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Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

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Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

• We are sending our best wishes to a longtime friend — Neal Sharpe, PD of Radio One Hot AC

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA
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Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA

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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards

March 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
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Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
New Executive Positions At Position Music
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New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music

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Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
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Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
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Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS PROGRAMMING 

Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

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