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Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement

• Beasley Media Group announced that Scott Masteller, Program Director of WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia, will retire, effective Dec. 31,

KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive

• Cumulus Media’s KCMO (Talk Radio 95.7)/Kansas City announced that veteran broadcaster and Kansas City native Miranda Khan has joined

WARM Cumulus Welcome For Mollie Watson
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WARM Cumulus Welcome For Mollie Watson

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WARM Cumulus Welcome For Mollie Watson

• Cumulus Cincinnati has appointed Mollie Watson as afternoon drive talent and Account Executive for heritage AC WRRM (WARM 98.5).

The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

• MaxxKonnect has released a free, web-based password generator built to help radio and television broadcasters comply with new FCC

Gary Nolan Calls It A Career
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Gary Nolan Calls It A Career

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gary Nolan Calls It A Career

• And what a remarkable career it has been! Last Friday, veteran programmer and air talent Gary Nolan unplugged his

Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli

September 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli

• More Connoisseur departures, this time in Connecticut, as RAMP confirmed the exit of legendary morning talent Storm N Norman

Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING URBAN AC 

Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell

• RAMP has learned that Toni Terrell, longtime PD/morning host on Cumulus Urban AC 94.1 WHRP/Huntsville, AL has exited after

FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

• FEMco, the influential platform founded by veteran music industry executive Leslie Fram to champion women in music, and Dolly

Robbie Owens Circles Back To Sioux Falls
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Robbie Owens Circles Back To Sioux Falls

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robbie Owens Circles Back To Sioux Falls

• Robbie Owens is headed back home to Midwest Communications’ KTWB (Big Country 92.5)/Sioux Falls, SD, reclaiming his former afternoon

Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF
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Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF

• Cumulus Sports-Talk KNBR (The Sports Leader)/San Francisco announces the welcome return of Greg Papa, longtime Bay Area sports broadcaster

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement

• Beasley Media Group announced that Scott Masteller, Program Director of WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia, will retire, effective Dec. 31,

The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
Gary Nolan Calls It A Career
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Gary Nolan Calls It A Career

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gary Nolan Calls It A Career
Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING URBAN AC 

Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell
FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

PROGRAMMING

Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement

• Beasley Media Group announced that Scott Masteller, Program Director of WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia, will retire, effective Dec. 31,

Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Consultants PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes
KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive
WARM Cumulus Welcome For Mollie Watson
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WARM Cumulus Welcome For Mollie Watson

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WARM Cumulus Welcome For Mollie Watson
The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

PROS IN MOTION

Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Consultants PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes

• Collective Heads, the multi-platform consulting and marketing group, announced today that veteran programmer, revenue generator and C-suite leader Tim

KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive
WARM Cumulus Welcome For Mollie Watson
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SALES STREAMING 

WARM Cumulus Welcome For Mollie Watson

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WARM Cumulus Welcome For Mollie Watson
Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli

September 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli
Robbie Owens Circles Back To Sioux Falls
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Robbie Owens Circles Back To Sioux Falls

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robbie Owens Circles Back To Sioux Falls

FREE AGENT

Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli

September 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur CT Minus Norman & Pacelli

• More Connoisseur departures, this time in Connecticut, as RAMP confirmed the exit of legendary morning talent Storm N Norman

Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING URBAN AC 

Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Toni Terrell
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
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

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

Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Consultants PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes

• Collective Heads, the multi-platform consulting and marketing group, announced today that veteran programmer, revenue generator and C-suite leader Tim

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The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
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The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

• MaxxKonnect has released a free, web-based password generator built to help radio and television broadcasters comply with new FCC

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
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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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
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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

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Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement
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Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement

• Beasley Media Group announced that Scott Masteller, Program Director of WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia, will retire, effective Dec. 31,

Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Consultants PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes
KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive
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KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive

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LABEL LOVE

FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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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
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

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PROGRAMMING

Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement
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Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement

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Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Consultants PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes
KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KCMO/KC Adds Miranda Khan In PM Drive

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WARM Cumulus Welcome For Mollie Watson
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WARM Cumulus Welcome For Mollie Watson

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The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
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The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

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Gary Nolan Calls It A Career
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Gary Nolan Calls It A Career

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