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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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BREAKING NEWS

Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

• The National Association of Broadcasters celebrated the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards last night, annually honoring excellence and performance

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DIGITAL

Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

• Nice to hear from veteran programmer Will Calder, who proudly announces that, after a 15-year hiatus, he has relaunched

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
AWARDS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

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David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

David & Meredith Now Turbocharged

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on David & Meredith Now Turbocharged

• iHeartMedia is taking Jones & Company national — the show, hosted by David Jones and Meredith Michaels, based at

Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
AC AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

LABEL LOVE

Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
Remembering D’Angelo
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE URBAN URBAN AC 

Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC URBAN 

‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

PROGRAMMING

David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

David & Meredith Now Turbocharged

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
AC AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports
The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X
BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

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