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Crank It Up: WLS & WCFL Rewound

August 29, 2024 kevincarter WCFL, WLS-AM

• The legendary music years of WLS and WCFL/Chicago will live again this Labor Day weekend, thanks to the efforts

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Stevens Wakes Up Back At WLS/Chicago

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-AM

• It’s official: Ray Stevens is the new morning host on Cumulus News-Talk 890 WLS-AM/Chicago. He succeeds Steve Cochran, who

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WLS/Chicago Celebrates Century Of Service

April 14, 2024April 15, 2024 kevincarter WLS-AM

• Cumulus News-Talk WLS-AM 890/Chicago celebrated its 100th year on-air last Friday, April 12. It all started at 6pm local

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Remembering Dick Biondi

July 2, 2023July 5, 2023 kevincarter WLS-AM, WLS-FM

• UPDATED with Art Vuolo tribute video — Legendary air personality Dick Biondi, whose remarkable 67-year career included memorable stints

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WLS Takin’ It To The Streets

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 kevincarter MRN, NASCAR, WLS-AM

• Cumulus Media’s 890 WLS-AM/Chicago has signed a three-year deal with the Motor Racing Network (MRN), the voice of NASCAR,

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Clauss Joins Cochran On WLS/Chicago

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-AM

• Veteran Chicago radio and television personality Jane Clauss has joined Cumulus Talk 890 WLS-AM as a Morning Show Contributor

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Cochran Inked For Mornings, WLS 890/Chicago

June 7, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-AM

• Cumulus Media’s WLS-AM 890/Chicago has secured the services of longtime Chicago air talent Steve Cochran to anchor The Steve

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Bill Cameron Returns To WLS/Chicago

April 29, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-AM

• Cumulus News-Talk 890 WLS-AM/Chicago announces legendary Windy City political reporter Bill Cameron is rejoining the station as the producer

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Bruce St. James Exits WLS/Chicago

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 kevincarter WLS-AM

• “Arizona, I’m coming home.” And so began this latest Facebook post by Bruce St. James, who broke the news

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WLS Goes Komando Friday, Sat. & Sunday

March 21, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-AM

• Cumulus Media is bringing a customized version of The Kim Komando Show to Chicago in a special new one-hour

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FCC Commissioner Simington Leaving
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FCC Commissioner Simington Leaving

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Commissioner Simington Leaving

• Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Nathan A. Simington announced his impending departure, effective at the end of this week. Simington,

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Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
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Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

• iHeartMedia and The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrate The Breakfast Club podcast surpassing one billion downloads, joining a very

Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
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Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales

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“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
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“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”

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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

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United Stations + yaman.AI
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United Stations + yaman.AI

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Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows
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Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows

• SiriusXM has signed a multi-year agreement with veteran media personality and New York Times bestselling author Stephen A. Smith

Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
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Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

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Big Machine Races Past Two Decades
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Big Machine Races Past Two Decades

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Big Machine Races Past Two Decades
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Big Machine Races Past Two Decades

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Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
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Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced
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2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced

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Big Loud Welcomes ‘LT’ As SVP/Radio Promo
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Big Loud Welcomes ‘LT’ As SVP/Radio Promo

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Welcomes ‘LT’ As SVP/Radio Promo
Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

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Taylor Finally Owns Her Own Work
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Taylor Finally Owns Her Own Work

May 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Finally Owns Her Own Work

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Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows
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Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows
Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
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Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose
Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered
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Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered
“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
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“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on “Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
Now Entering Indy: Nick Jordan
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Now Entering Indy: Nick Jordan

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Entering Indy: Nick Jordan

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