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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING TOP 40 

Marc & Kim Mark A Quarter-Century

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 kevincarter SummitMedia, WWST

• We’ve been following the success story of Marc Anthony and Kim Hansard for quite a while… we covered their

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

JDub On The Loose

August 22, 2024 kevincarter WKHT, WWST

• Joe “JDub” Dobbins has exited as PD of SummitMedia Top 40 WWST (Star 102.1) and Rhythmic WKHT (Hot 104.5)/Knoxville,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

To Infinity & Beyond For Knoxville’s Marc & Kim

March 18, 2024March 17, 2024 kevincarter SummitMedia, WWST

• We want to send our best wishes to Marc Anthony and Kim Hansard, who just inked a swell new

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

‘JDub’ Named PD of WWST & WKHT/Knoxville

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 kevincarter SummitMedia, WKHT, WWST

• SummitMedia has tapped Joe “JDub” Dobbins as the new Program Director for Top 40 WWST (Star 102.1) and Rhythmic

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

Happy 20th, Marc & Kim!

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia, WWST

• Talk about perfect timing — Rick Thomas just arrived in Knoxville as SummitMedia’s newly named Top 40 Brand  and

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FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES TOP 40 

Opportunity Knox In Knoxville

November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 kevincarter SummitMedia, WWST

• SummitMedia Top 40 WWST (Star 102.1)/Knoxville, TN now has a rare nighttime opening, as RAMP has learned that Jax will soon be

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Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
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Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

• SoundExchange has appointed Paul Shaver as Senior Vice President, Business Development. In this role, he will lead efforts to

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
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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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

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Pros In Motion: Billy Brown
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Pros In Motion: Billy Brown

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros In Motion: Billy Brown

• Billy Brown has returned to WVRC Media’s WKWS (Superstar Country 96.1 KWS)/Charleston, WV, this time as morning host. The

Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW

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NYSBA Wraps ’26 Training & Presents Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

NYSBA Wraps ’26 Training & Presents Awards

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Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
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Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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
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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

PROGRAMMING

Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW
NYSBA Wraps ’26 Training & Presents Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

NYSBA Wraps ’26 Training & Presents Awards

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Wraps ’26 Training & Presents Awards
Anna & Raven…. And YOU
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Anna & Raven…. And YOU

October 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Anna & Raven…. And YOU
KiddChris Is Remotely Available
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KiddChris Is Remotely Available

October 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KiddChris Is Remotely Available
Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

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