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

Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia is thrilled beyond all reason to welcome prodigal son Jon Marks back home,

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

Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered

June 3, 2025 kevincarter WPEN

• Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia announces the launch of its new afternoon drive show — Unfiltered with Ricky

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

Missanelli Comes Home To The Fanatic

August 2, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia announces return of prodigal son Mike Missanelli after a two-year absence. The Mike

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Bottalico & The Fanatic Ink Best Deal Ever

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Ricky Bottalico has signed a sweet new multiyear contract extension to continue as co-host of The Best Show Ever

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

Fanatic’s New Wake-Up Call

March 15, 2024March 17, 2024 kevincarter WPEN

• Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia has skillfully blended the talents of two station veterans into one sweet new

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

Masteller Named PD of Philly’s Fanatic

January 2, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Scott Masteller has been named as the new Program Director of Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia. He replaces

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Beasley Sues Fanatic Host Gargano

September 19, 2023September 20, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• RAMP has confirmed that Beasley Media Group has suspended and filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Anthony Gargano, midday host

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Changing Of The Guard At Beasley Philly

September 14, 2023September 15, 2023 kevincarter WMGK, WMMR, WPEN

• Beasley Media Group announced the following major changes inside its Philadelphia radio group, starting with the news that Bill

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Best Show Ever? On Philly’s Fanatic?

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia, which has been without a permanent afternoon show since the May 31 departure

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Missanelli Exits Philly’s Fanatic

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Longtime Philadelphia sports-talk personality Mike Missanelli has exited his afternoon drive spot on Beasley’s WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic) after

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BREAKING NEWS

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
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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
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

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

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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

• Lotus Seattle Corporation, a division of family-owned broadcaster Lotus Communications announced the appointment of Andrew Adams as General Manager

Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA

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

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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
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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
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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
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Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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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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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
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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
Get Well Soon, Brad Lane!
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Get Well Soon, Brad Lane!

March 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Get Well Soon, Brad Lane!

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