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WPLJ

CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PUBLIC SERVICE 

Happy Half-Century, Shelli Sonstein!

January 22, 2024 kevincarter WAXQ, WPLJ

• This week our industry observes an increasingly rare remarkable broadcast achievement — Shelli Sonstein, longtime co-host of the Jim

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES REUNIONS 

WPLJ Farewell Reunion Video Ready!

June 12, 2019 kevincarter WPLJ

• On Tuesday night, May 21, just ten days before WPLJ/New York signed off for the last time, over 400 station

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FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC 

WPLJ & WRQX Pros Now Available!

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WPLJ, WRQX

• UPDATED: When WPLJ/New York and WRQX (Mix 107.3)/Washington went dark last Friday evening, the listeners were not the only ones

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FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

The Sounds Of Silence At WPLJ

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 kevincarter WPLJ

• “May the 48-year run of this radio station prove to be a testament to the power and the love

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES REUNIONS 

Class Reunion At WPLJ

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WPLJ

• UPDATED: As WPLJ/New York prepares for its final sign-off Friday at 7pm, closing the book on a 48-year history,

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FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

WPLJ Farewell Starts Today

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 kevincarter WPLJ

• On the heels of last week’s emotional reunion that was attended by some 400 current and former staffers, the

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EVENTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES REUNIONS 

WPLJ Homecoming: The Family Gathers

May 22, 2019May 23, 2019 kevincarter WPLJ

The May 31 demise of the legendary WPLJ/New York is now just over a week away, as its transfer from Cumulus

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DOWNSIZING FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES 

WPLJ’s Expiration Date: May 31

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WPLJ

• UPDATED: We all knew this day was coming; we just didn’t know exactly when — until now — this

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FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES REUNIONS 

Official WPLJ Tribute Coming Soon

April 24, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WPLJ

• As Cumulus Hot AC WPLJ/New York prepares for the unthinkable — its final date on the air prior to the

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CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which has long provided funding to PBS and NPR on Friday announced that

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TELEVISION 

Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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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KNBR’s Greg Papa Battling Cancer
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS STREAMING 

KNBR’s Greg Papa Battling Cancer

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KNBR’s Greg Papa Battling Cancer

• Sending our most positive thoughts to Bay Area broadcasting legend Greg Papa, longtime midday host on Cumulus Sports-Talk KNBR/San

CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia

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SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
Warner Records Pros On The Loose
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose

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CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson
Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk
Moving The Game Pieces Around
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Moving The Game Pieces Around

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving The Game Pieces Around
iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
WRDU Freshens Its Presentation
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WRDU Freshens Its Presentation

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WRDU Freshens Its Presentation

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