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Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis

• Talk about your seamless transitions… longtime media executive, Steve Borneman has been named as the new General Manager of

CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO
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CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO

• Brittany Schaffer has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of the Country Music Association (CMA). She will succeed

Cumulus Elevates Boyd To RVP, Adds 4 Markets
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Cumulus Elevates Boyd To RVP, Adds 4 Markets

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates Boyd To RVP, Adds 4 Markets

• Cumulus Media has promoted 25-year company veteran Don Boyd to Regional Vice President, expanding his oversight to include Baton

Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

• After 20 years on the air, John Clay Wolfe is expanding his national reach through a new multiyear agreement

Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
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Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

• Baltimore Public Media and Delmarva Public Media announced a strategic partnership to expand local journalism, deepen collaboration, and strengthen

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

• On June 23 RAMP first relayed the story of the FCC opening the first filing window in more than

An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) is proud to announce that legendary broadcaster, industry leader, Country Radio Hall of Famer,

Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

• Triple Tigers VP of Radio Promotion Raffaella Braun has been elevated to Co-President alongside Annie Ortmeier. Braun steps into

c89.5/Seattle Rebrands As DANCE 89.5
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c89.5/Seattle Rebrands As DANCE 89.5

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on c89.5/Seattle Rebrands As DANCE 89.5

• The nation’s longest-running Dance music radio station, KNHC (c89.5)/Seattle just announced the launch of its new brand identity —

Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

• Morris Higham Management (MHM) announced the strategic expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Clark Mims

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its 94.5 FM signal licensed to Gilroy,

Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis
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Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis
CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO
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CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO
Cumulus Elevates Boyd To RVP, Adds 4 Markets
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Cumulus Elevates Boyd To RVP, Adds 4 Markets

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates Boyd To RVP, Adds 4 Markets
Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
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Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

PROGRAMMING

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its 94.5 FM signal licensed to Gilroy,

Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

PROS IN MOTION

CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO

• Brittany Schaffer has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of the Country Music Association (CMA). She will succeed

Lern To Drive In Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Lern To Drive In Chicago

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lern To Drive In Chicago
Spyder Harrison Signs Off
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Spyder Harrison Signs Off

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spyder Harrison Signs Off
Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!
Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

FREE AGENT

Spyder Harrison Signs Off
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Spyder Harrison Signs Off

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spyder Harrison Signs Off

• “It’s been a helluva ride!!” Spyder Harrison exclaimed. Couldn’t have said it better ourselves… after a remarkable half-century radio

Pros On The Loose: KS95’s Staci & Hutch
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Pros On The Loose: KS95’s Staci & Hutch

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: KS95’s Staci & Hutch
HaZe On The Loose
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

HaZe On The Loose

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HaZe On The Loose
More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

JOBS

Wanted: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Wanted: Country PD/Morning Host

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanted: Country PD/Morning Host

• Some opportunities in radio are created by layoffs… This isn’t one of them. While much of our industry continues

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade

June 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship

BREAKING NEWS

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its 94.5 FM signal licensed to Gilroy,

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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
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Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its 94.5 FM signal licensed to Gilroy,

Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis
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Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis

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CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO
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CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO

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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

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Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
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Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

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Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
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Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

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Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
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Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

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Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
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Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

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FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
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FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

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An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
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An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

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c89.5/Seattle Rebrands As DANCE 89.5
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c89.5/Seattle Rebrands As DANCE 89.5

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