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SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

• SiriusXM and NASCAR announced a multi-year renewal of their broadcasting agreement. Racing fans throughout North America will continue to

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

• The Beach Football League (BFL), the world’s first professional tackle football league played on sand, announced a strategic partnership

John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION VOICEOVER 

John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

• VO/Imaging pro John Reilly, who has been responsible for crafting the sound of Beasley’s WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston

CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence

• Cox Media Group Urban stations are uniting nationwide for a powerful, urgent initiative — Stopping the Music to Silence

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

• NPR announced it is restructuring its newsroom, which will include eliminating some reporting and editing jobs, as it attempts

Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.

• Reunited, and it feels so good… RAMP has learned that Ross Mahoney (a.k.a. “Bossy Rossy“) is once again working

Randall Runs Screamin’ From PM To AM On WCSX
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Randall Runs Screamin’ From PM To AM On WCSX

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Randall Runs Screamin’ From PM To AM On WCSX

• Beasley Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX/Detroit keeps it in the family and elevates longtime Motor City radio personality Screamin’ Scott

Now Entering Roanoke: Woody & Wilcox
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Now Entering Roanoke: Woody & Wilcox

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Entering Roanoke: Woody & Wilcox

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock 96.3 WROV/Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA announced the arrival of its first new morning show in more than three

iHeart, P&G Launch Elton John Impact Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PODCASTING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

iHeart, P&G Launch Elton John Impact Awards

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, P&G Launch Elton John Impact Awards

• iHeartMedia and P&G announced the inaugural Elton John Impact Awards, celebrating trailblazing LGBTQ+ community members and prominent allies. Hosted

Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago

May 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago

• RAMP has confirmed that Stephanie Tichenor has exited as Program Director and Director of Social Media at Cumulus News-Talk

EXECUTIVE ACTION

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

• The Beach Football League (BFL), the world’s first professional tackle football league played on sand, announced a strategic partnership

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
iHeart, P&G Launch Elton John Impact Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PODCASTING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

iHeart, P&G Launch Elton John Impact Awards

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, P&G Launch Elton John Impact Awards
Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago

May 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago

PROGRAMMING

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

• SiriusXM and NASCAR announced a multi-year renewal of their broadcasting agreement. Racing fans throughout North America will continue to

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence
NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

PROS IN MOTION

John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION VOICEOVER 

John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

• VO/Imaging pro John Reilly, who has been responsible for crafting the sound of Beasley’s WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston

Randall Runs Screamin’ From PM To AM On WCSX
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Randall Runs Screamin’ From PM To AM On WCSX

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Randall Runs Screamin’ From PM To AM On WCSX
Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS

May 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS
Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’
CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’
Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

FREE AGENT

John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION VOICEOVER 

John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

• VO/Imaging pro John Reilly, who has been responsible for crafting the sound of Beasley’s WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago

May 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago
AP Restructuring Eliminates 20 Journalists
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

AP Restructuring Eliminates 20 Journalists

May 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AP Restructuring Eliminates 20 Journalists

JOBS

Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media

• Pillar Media announced that Chief Programming Officer Matt Stockman will conclude his service with the ministry on Aug. 31,

Opportunity Knocks In Columbia, SC
AC CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES STREAMING 

Opportunity Knocks In Columbia, SC

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity Knocks In Columbia, SC
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES STREAMING 

Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!
ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Amazing Alaska Adventure Awaits!

BREAKING NEWS

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

• Beasley Media Group announced that Rick Thomas has made the decision to step away from his programming role in

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

• SiriusXM and NASCAR announced a multi-year renewal of their broadcasting agreement. Racing fans throughout North America will continue to

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION VOICEOVER 

John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

LABEL LOVE

Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS

May 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS
Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
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30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
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Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

PROGRAMMING

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged
iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence
NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.

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