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Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

• Borchetta Entertainment Group announced a significant leadership expansion, welcoming Kevin Spellman and Henley Halem to the company as Co-Vice

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

• After nearly four decades of entertaining Tampa Bay with warmth, laughter, and genuine companionship, Ann Kelly, the award-winning morning

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

• iHeartMedia’s 710 WOR/New York announced a new long-term agreement with legendary radio personality Mark Simone. As part of this

Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star
AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN 

Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

• Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club, has been selected to receive a star on the

BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
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BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

• Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia (BPOP) is thrilled to announce its 2026 Hall of Fame Honorees and its 2026 Person

Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’

• Following Friday’s historic announcement that LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Beasley’s WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic) is celebrating

Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
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Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

• The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has released the names of the 50 nominees for its 2026 Induction

Remembering Craig Walker
CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Craig Walker

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Craig Walker

• Legendary Portland broadcaster Craig Walker passed away peacefully at home Wednesday evening, July 22 at the age of 80.

Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

• Welcome To The Hotel (W2TH), the Los Angeles-based artist management and creative company, announced a new label distribution partnership

Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

• ABC’s prerecorded newscasts are making headlines, but they’re not the real story. They’re simply the latest example of an

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
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Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

• Borchetta Entertainment Group announced a significant leadership expansion, welcoming Kevin Spellman and Henley Halem to the company as Co-Vice

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO URBAN URBAN AC 

BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
Remembering Craig Walker
CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Craig Walker

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Craig Walker

PROGRAMMING

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

• After nearly four decades of entertaining Tampa Bay with warmth, laughter, and genuine companionship, Ann Kelly, the award-winning morning

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO URBAN URBAN AC 

BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
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Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

PROS IN MOTION

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

• After nearly four decades of entertaining Tampa Bay with warmth, laughter, and genuine companionship, Ann Kelly, the award-winning morning

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good
Andy Schuon Named CEO Of The ACM
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TELEVISION 

Andy Schuon Named CEO Of The ACM

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andy Schuon Named CEO Of The ACM

FREE AGENT

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

• RAMP has learned that veteran music industry executive Mike Rittberg is now available for his next opportunity. In a

Pros On The Loose: J Love
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: J Love

July 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: J Love
Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
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

JOBS

Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC

• Hubbard | Media That Connects and the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) are joining forces to host the Morning

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
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

BREAKING NEWS

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

• RAMP has learned that veteran music industry executive Mike Rittberg is now available for his next opportunity. In a

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
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Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
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Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
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Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

• Borchetta Entertainment Group announced a significant leadership expansion, welcoming Kevin Spellman and Henley Halem to the company as Co-Vice

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

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Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
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Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

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Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
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Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
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Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
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Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

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Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
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Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

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PROGRAMMING

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay
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‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay
Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO URBAN URBAN AC 

BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
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Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
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Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
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Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

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