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WLS-AM

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter WLS-AM

• On Saturday night, July 26, from 10pm until midnight CT, “The Big 89” lives again, as WLS-AM 890/Chicago proudly

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 kevincarter WLS-AM

• The powers-that-be at Cumulus announced that the proper paperwork has been signed, effectively extending the reign of popular Chicagoland

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE OLDIES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

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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CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

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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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

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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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

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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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING POLITICS PROS IN MOTION 

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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BREAKING NEWS

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

• UPDATED: After a remarkable 35-year stretch with Hubbard’s All-News behemoth 103.5 WTOP/Washington, DC, the last 28 in the top

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

• Red Apple Audio Networks recently announced the impending launch of the Worldwide News Network, the new 24-hour syndicated national

Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’
CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’
WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

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Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

PROGRAMMING

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

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