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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

Remembering Chris Collins
BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Chris Collins

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Chris Collins

• We’ve lost yet another well loved Northern California radio and television pro — Chris Collins, probably best known for

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Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH SALES STREAMING 

Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales

June 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales

• Quu Inc., the trusted industry leader providing easy deployment of visual content for radio, just released a new study

Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on “Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

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MPR Welcomes New Board Members
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING TRIPLE A 

MPR Welcomes New Board Members

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MPR Welcomes New Board Members

• The Board of Trustees of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has welcomed two new members: Sarah Karon, Board President of

Remembering Chris Collins
BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Chris Collins

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Chris Collins
Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa

LABEL LOVE

Condolences: Lou Christie
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie
Create Beams Up With Star Trak
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Create Beams Up With Star Trak

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Beams Up With Star Trak
Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music

June 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music
Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta

June 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta
Condolences: Mike Borchetta
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: Mike Borchetta

June 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Mike Borchetta

PROGRAMMING

MPR Welcomes New Board Members
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING TRIPLE A 

MPR Welcomes New Board Members

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MPR Welcomes New Board Members
Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Moves With ICE & Theresa
Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago

June 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago
Lex & Terry Go To Denemark
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Lex & Terry Go To Denemark

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lex & Terry Go To Denemark
Buffalo Preps For The Patriot
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Buffalo Preps For The Patriot

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Preps For The Patriot
91X Moves: Hilary Brand Mgr., Marty Mornings
ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

91X Moves: Hilary Brand Mgr., Marty Mornings

June 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 91X Moves: Hilary Brand Mgr., Marty Mornings

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