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Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

• Primary Wave Music, a leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kobalt,

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement

• After 36 years with Audacy, David Yadgaroff announced his intention to retire as SVP/Market Manager of Audacy Philadelphia, effective

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

• After a weekend of stunting with a menu of lovely, non-threatening on-hold/waiting room music, Connoisseur Media’s now former suburban

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

• A familiar voice in Lexington, KY radio will soon have a new home — beginning Monday, March 30, Mandy

WSSR Counting Down To… Something
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Counting Down To… Something

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Counting Down To… Something

• Connoisseur’s suburban Chicago Hot AC WSSR (Star 96.7)/Joliet, IL transitioned into stunt mode this morning and is currently featuring

CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?
DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?

By Kevin Gershan, exclusively for RAMP. “On May 22, CBS News Radio will go silent after nearly a century, ending

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
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WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and Netflix have formed a creative partnership under an exclusive multi-year first-look deal that will

The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley
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The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley

• The Core Entertainment, a music company spanning management, label, publishing and partnerships with a roster that includes Dan +

CBS News Ending CBS News Radio
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CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

• UPDATED: CBS News is shuttering its nearly century-old CBS News Radio division, part of 6% staff cuts as announced

Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

• After four decades of soundtracking childhoods across the region and beyond as host of the Peabody Award-winning show Kids

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

• Primary Wave Music, a leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kobalt,

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!
WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley

PROGRAMMING

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement

• After 36 years with Audacy, David Yadgaroff announced his intention to retire as SVP/Market Manager of Audacy Philadelphia, effective

Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!
WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’
Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
WSSR Counting Down To… Something
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Counting Down To… Something

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Counting Down To… Something

PROS IN MOTION

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

• A familiar voice in Lexington, KY radio will soon have a new home — beginning Monday, March 30, Mandy

Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Russell Named PD Of Clarksville’s Beaver
WQIK Welcomes Casey Carter & Heath West
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

WQIK Welcomes Casey Carter & Heath West

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WQIK Welcomes Casey Carter & Heath West
Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
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Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

FREE AGENT

Condolences: Geoff Rich
CONDOLENCES FREE AGENT NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Condolences: Geoff Rich

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Geoff Rich

• The family of Koni and Geoff Rich, along with the entire Take On The Day, LLC / The Dr.

Nick & Kristen Out At Audacy Portland
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Nick & Kristen Out At Audacy Portland

March 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nick & Kristen Out At Audacy Portland
Pros On The Loose: Tori Thomas
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Pros On The Loose: Tori Thomas

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Tori Thomas
More Sacramento Pros On The Loose
CLASSIC ROCK Consultants DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

More Sacramento Pros On The Loose

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Sacramento Pros On The Loose

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Want To Wake Up in Charlottesville?
AC FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES 

Want To Wake Up in Charlottesville?

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Want To Wake Up in Charlottesville?

• Now’s your chance! Saga’s heritage, community-focused AC WQMZ (Z95.1)/Charlottesville, VA is on the hunt for a dynamic Morning Show

Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!
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Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!
Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus
Little Rock, Big Opportunity
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES TOP 40 

Little Rock, Big Opportunity

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Little Rock, Big Opportunity

BREAKING NEWS

Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!
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Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 51st Annual Gracie Awards® — the

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Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

• Primary Wave Music, a leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kobalt,

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
Executive Action: Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

Executive Action: Focus 360

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Focus 360
Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
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Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

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Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

• Primary Wave Music, a leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kobalt,

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!

LABEL LOVE

Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley
Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
Borchetta Branches Into Management
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Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Branches Into Management
Power Surge In Music City
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Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City

PROGRAMMING

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!
WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’
Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
WSSR Counting Down To… Something
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Counting Down To… Something

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Counting Down To… Something
CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?
DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?

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