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ADULT HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Melissa Chase Exits Audacy Houston

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy

• RAMP has confirmed the second of at least two major departures from Audacy Houston — VP of Programming Melissa

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Houston’s Jay Michaels: Free Agent

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KHMX, KKHH

• RAMP has confirmed that Jay Michaels has exited as Asst. Brand Manager for Audacy Hot AC KHMX (Mix 96.5)

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Randy Michaels Buys WAKY/Louisville

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Randy Michaels, WAKY

• A contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC to transfer legendary Classic Hits

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC SERVICE 

2025! ‘Speak Up!’ Window! Open!

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 kevincarter Media Staffing Network, MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the launch of the third annual Speak Up! Mentorship

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley Spins Tampa’s Shark To EMF

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, EMF

• Beasley Media Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Classic Rock WPBB (98.7 The Shark)/Tampa, FL

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Jeff Tyler Announces Retirement

June 30, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia’s Madison and Milwaukee markets announced the retirement of Area President, Jeff Tyler. Monday marked his last day with

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 kevincarter BIN

• Monday, June 30, 2025 marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of iHeartMedia’s BIN: Black Information Network, the first

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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• America’s two largest audio companies, iHeartMedia and Audacy, announced a content distribution partnership, making Audacy’s 240 radio brands and

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: “Stationality” or Personality

June 30, 2025June 28, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• The decline in trust for mass media institutions is a well-documented phenomenon. A 2024 Gallup poll, for instance, revealed

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio Hall Of Fame Presents Class of ’25

June 30, 2025July 1, 2025 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications just revealed the names of the ten (technically, 11, if you count Bob &

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BREAKING NEWS

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

August 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

• UPDATING: RAMP has learned that Beasley Media Group is cutting budgets and downsizing personnel in several markets, including Boston,

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DIGITAL

Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer

• iHeartMedia announced that Lisa Coffey has joined the company in the newly-created role of Chief Business Officer. She will

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING STREAMING 

Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING STREAMING 

Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

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Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer

• iHeartMedia announced that Lisa Coffey has joined the company in the newly-created role of Chief Business Officer. She will

Moneyball: The Most Powerful Social Channels for Radio Stations
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Moneyball: The Most Powerful Social Channels for Radio Stations

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: The Most Powerful Social Channels for Radio Stations
PickleJar Up All Night… Again
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

PickleJar Up All Night… Again

August 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PickleJar Up All Night… Again

LABEL LOVE

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION 

CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R

PROGRAMMING

PickleJar Up All Night… Again
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

PickleJar Up All Night… Again

August 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PickleJar Up All Night… Again
KSHE: Missouri State Of The Art
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KSHE: Missouri State Of The Art

August 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KSHE: Missouri State Of The Art
Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

August 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
Matty Jeff: Sheriff Of Townsquare Country
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Matty Jeff: Sheriff Of Townsquare Country

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matty Jeff: Sheriff Of Townsquare Country
Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

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