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WTIC

FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

WTIC Revamps Lineup, Adds Shattuck

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, WTIC

• Audacy announced a newly revamped weekday lineup for News-Talk WTIC-AM 1080/Hartford, now featuring all-local programming from 5am-6pm ET, effective

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Shactman Named AM Co-Host On WTIC/Hartford

January 19, 2021 kevincarter Entercom, WTIC

• Entercom News-Talk 1080 WTIC-AM/Hartford announced the arrival of television veteran Brian Shactman as its new morning co-host. Shactman plugs in

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AC EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES 

Perl Returns To Run Entercom Hartford

July 23, 2018July 24, 2018 kevincarter Connecticut, Entercom, WRCH, WTIC, WTIC-FM, WTIC-TV, WZMX

• Entercom announced the appointment of Stephanie Perl as the new SVP/Market Manager for the company’s Hartford group, effective Monday, August

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

D’Ambrosio Sets Alarm Ungodly Early

May 31, 2018May 30, 2018 kevincarter Connecticut, Entercom, WTIC

• Award-winning sportscaster Joe D’Ambrosio is joining Mornings with Ray Dunaway on Entercom News-Talk-Sports 1080 WTIC-AM/Hartford, starting today at 5am ET. It’s a

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Mike Joseph

May 10, 2018May 9, 2018 kevincarter WTIC, WTIC-FM

• The radio industry owes a debt of gratitude to legendary programmer and consultant Mike Joseph, the architect of the

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC SERVICE 

Connecting Vets On Veterans Day

November 9, 2017November 8, 2017 kevincarter WTIC

• Eye on Veterans, a new radio show that aims to provide military veterans and their families with relevant and useful

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COUNTRY MORNING SHOWS 

Hartford Is Damon & Cory Country

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 kevincarter Connecticut, iHeart, iHeartMedia, WTIC, WTIC-FM

iHeartMedia’s WWYZ (Country 92-5)/Hartford also announced its new morning show — Damon & Cory will roll weekdays from 5-10am, starting

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AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Gresh, McBroom On The Move

April 11, 2017April 20, 2017 kevincarter Cox, Cox Media Group, Cumulus, ESPN, ESPN Radio, WTIC

• The City of Providence anxiously awaits the return of prodigal son/sports guru Andy Gresh to the station where it

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS 

Meet Your NAB Crystal Finalists!

February 24, 2017March 5, 2017 kevincarter Delilah, WRCH, WTIC, WTIC-FM

The National Association of Broadcasters yesterday announced the 50 finalists for the 30th Annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987,

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BREAKING NEWS

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

• Hubbard | Media That Connects Seattle just flipped the switch to launch Bull Classics — a Classic Country cousin

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DIGITAL

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York

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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

LABEL LOVE

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
AWARDS CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
Condolences: Ray Caviano
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LITE AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING SYNDICATION TRIPLE A 

World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

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