Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Latest News from RAMP:
  • Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
  • New Day Dawns At WHJY
  • Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
  • SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
  • Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
  • Bluesky
RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Radio and Music Pros

  • PROGRAMMING
  • BREAKING NEWS
  • FORMAT FLIPS
    • AC
    • ACTIVE ROCK
    • ALTERNATIVE
    • CLASSIC HITS
    • CLASSIC ROCK
    • COUNTRY
    • HOT AC
    • LITE AC
    • NEWS/TALK/SPORTS
    • OLDIES
    • SPANISH-LANGUAGE
    • TOP 40
    • TRIPLE A
    • URBAN
    • URBAN AC
  • EXECUTIVE ACTION
  • PROS IN MOTION
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Advertise
  • MORE
    • AWARDS
    • CONDOLENCES
    • DIGITAL
    • EVENTS
    • FREE AGENT
    • LABEL LOVE
    • OPPORTUNITIES
    • PHOTOS
    • RAMP
    • SALES
    • SOCIAL WALL
    • SYNDICATION

FRONT PAGE

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

• Connoisseur Media announced a series of programming changes across its Bay Area cluster, including expanded roles for several members

Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

• TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists — part of Believe, the Paris-based global artist development company

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

• SiriusXM has promoted Sean Gibbons to Senior Vice President, Chief Product and Technology Officer, reporting to CEO Jennifer Witz

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

• Longtime Columbia, SC radio programmer and personality Amy Reed is departing Connoisseur Media’s Columbia cluster as part of reductions

Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

• iHeartMedia’s WFLF-AM (NewsRadio WFLA)/Orlando welcomes The Ryan Gorman Show to morning drive, beginning Monday, Sept. 14. Hosted by Ryan

BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) announced the two recipients of its inaugural Scholarship Fund: Nathaniel Bradley, a Sports

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

• iHeartMedia has tapped 14-year company veteran Ben Marcotte as Program Director of Active Rock KIOZ (Rock 105.3 FM) and

Pros On The Loose: Eddie Volkman
ADULT HITS CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Pros On The Loose: Eddie Volkman

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Eddie Volkman

• UPDATED: RAMP hears Connoisseur Media is undergoing a round of restructuring. Among those adversely affected is longtime Chicago radio

Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content

• After soft-launching last month to safeguard their ability to recant, Cumulus Media Albuquerque is mostly confident in announcing that

Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS STREAMING 

Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign

• Rick Thomas has been back in Hawaii for what feels like 20 minutes, but he’s certainly hit Oahu running…

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

• Connoisseur Media announced a series of programming changes across its Bay Area cluster, including expanded roles for several members

Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships

PROGRAMMING

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

• Connoisseur Media announced a series of programming changes across its Bay Area cluster, including expanded roles for several members

New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY
SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

PROS IN MOTION

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

• Connoisseur Media announced a series of programming changes across its Bay Area cluster, including expanded roles for several members

New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY
Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
Cane & Sabrina Wake Up Long Island’s Wolf
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Cane & Sabrina Wake Up Long Island’s Wolf

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cane & Sabrina Wake Up Long Island’s Wolf

FREE AGENT

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

• Longtime Columbia, SC radio programmer and personality Amy Reed is departing Connoisseur Media’s Columbia cluster as part of reductions

Pros On The Loose: Eddie Volkman
ADULT HITS CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Pros On The Loose: Eddie Volkman

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Eddie Volkman
Free Agent Alert: Kenny Smoov
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN AC 

Free Agent Alert: Kenny Smoov

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Kenny Smoov
Mix 100/Denver Cancels Its Morning Show
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Mix 100/Denver Cancels Its Morning Show

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mix 100/Denver Cancels Its Morning Show

JOBS

Family First For Mix 106.5’s Jess Dutra
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Family First For Mix 106.5’s Jess Dutra

August 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Family First For Mix 106.5’s Jess Dutra

• There has been a major disturbance in Baltimore morning radio, as Jess Dutra, co-host of the popular Kramer &

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC SERVICE 

Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW

August 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sadry Named President, AWM/DFW
 Ready To Drive DFW Home?
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

 Ready To Drive DFW Home?

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  Ready To Drive DFW Home?

BREAKING NEWS

New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY

• Following last month’s retirement of 36-year morning icons Paul Fuller and Al Matthews from iHeartMedia Mainstream Rock 94.1 WHJY/Providence,

NuVoodoo

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Please complete the reCAPTCHA below to join our email list.

DIGITAL

West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

ARCHIVES

Tags

Alpha Media Audacy Beasley Media Group BMG BMI Bonneville Broadcasters Foundation Capitol Music Group Connoisseur Media COVID-19 Cox Cox Media Group Cumulus Cumulus Media Entercom ESPN Grammy Awards Hubbard Radio iHeart iHeartMedia Inc. Marketplace Meruelo Media Midwest Communications MIW NAB NAB Show NPR NRG Media NuVoodoo Premiere Networks Radio One Recording Academy Republic Records Saga Communications SiriusXM SummitMedia Sun Broadcast Group Townsquare Townsquare Media UMG Urban One Warner Chappell Music Warner Music Group Westwood One

WELCOME! WE’RE KEVIN & STEVE

Steve & Kevin
RAMP (Radio and Music Pros): Founded in September 2009, owned and operated by
Kevin Carter & Steve Resnik

LATEST POSTS

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

• Connoisseur Media announced a series of programming changes across its Bay Area cluster, including expanded roles for several members

New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY
Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

LABEL LOVE

Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING STREAMING 

Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

PROGRAMMING

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY
SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

ABOUT US

RAMP

USEFUL LINKS

  • About Those Guys
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Please complete the reCAPTCHA below to join our email list.

CONTACT US

  • Kevin Carter: 661-294-9408
    Kevin@RAMP247.com
  • Steve Resnik: 818-951-6700
    The45King@aol.com
    Steve@RAMP247.com
  • Mailing Address: 25876 The Old Road #254, Valencia, CA 91381
  • Bluesky
  • About Those Guys
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Home Three
  • Home Two
  • Left Sidebar
  • Newsletter
  • No Sidebar Content Centered
  • No Sidebar Full Width
  • Privacy Policy
  • Right Sidebar
  • Sample Page
  • Social Wall
  • Subscribe
  • Test
Copyright © 2026 RAMP Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Powered by Vipology