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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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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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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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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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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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Kincade Takes Mornings On Philly’s Fanatic

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia announced John Kincade as its new morning host — the cleverly named The John

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

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Moving The Game Pieces Around
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Moving The Game Pieces Around

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving The Game Pieces Around

• Cromwell Media Nashville has unveiled a new weekday lineup for WPRT (102.5 The Game), starting Monday, August 4 —

Mornings Now Open At WOKQ
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Mornings Now Open At WOKQ

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mornings Now Open At WOKQ
iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
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Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

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Moving The Game Pieces Around
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Moving The Game Pieces Around

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving The Game Pieces Around
iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
WRDU Freshens Its Presentation
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WRDU Freshens Its Presentation

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WRDU Freshens Its Presentation
2026 Gracie Awards Locked In
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2026 Gracie Awards Locked In

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2026 Gracie Awards Locked In
Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore
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Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore
Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

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