November 2018 – Page 10 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Cumulus Launches ‘EPC Guarantee’

• Doubling down on the industry-leading ROI guarantee of its Westwood One division, Cumulus Media is launching an innovative program

• New England radio fixture Karen Blake is now a prime free agent as she exits mornings on CCB Media Hot

• Radio One Urban AC WAMJ (Majic 107.5/97.5), “The Real Sound of Atlanta” has hired “Jarard J” Johnson as its new evening

• Entercom has appointed Sarah Harris as Vice President of Social Impact, effective January 2, 2019. In this newly created role,

• Beasley Throwback WMGC (105.1 The Bounce)/Detroit keeps it firmly in the family to fill its sudden morning vacancy, tapping afternoon duo

• iHeartMedia announced the impending retirement of Jim Philips, who has hosted The Philips Phile for over 30 years on WTKS

• Deckstar/YM&U Group welcomes promo pro Christine Chiappetta as Director of Radio for its U.S./North America operations. Chiappetta brings with her

• After a weekend of stunting with Christmas music as “The Rudolph Network,” Entercom Top 40 WDZH (98.7 AMP Radio) formally flipped

• The Joe and Alex Morning Show, already beloved on Radio One Top 40 WNOW (RadioNow 100.9)/Indianapolis just doubled its broadcast footprint

• Benztown, a global leader in radio imaging, voiceover services, production libraries, programming and jingles has entered into an agreement