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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Premiere Renews ‘John Boy & Billy’

September 5, 2024 kevincarter Premiere Networks

• Premiere Networks announced a renewed syndication agreement with The John Boy & Billy Big Show, effective immediately. The popular

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Quest Global Acquires Coleman Insights

September 5, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Coleman Insights, Quest Mindshare

• Quest Global Research Group Inc., a leader in the market research industry, is pleased to announce its acquisition of

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Island Elevates Winkler To SVP, Head Of A&R

September 5, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Jackie Winkler to SVP, Head of A&R. In her new role, Winkler will run the

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

WHAM/Rochester Seeks News Dir./Morning Anchor

September 4, 2024September 5, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHAM

• iHeartMedia News-Talk WHAM-AM (NewsRadio 1180)/Rochester, NY has put out the nationwide call for a News Director/Morning Anchor/Host to succeed

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Baker Named APD, Boise State Public Radio

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Boise State Public Radio

• Sending best wishes to our longtime friend, James Baker, who has joined NPR affiliate Boise State Public Radio (News

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NeoFill Gone M.I.A.?

September 4, 2024September 5, 2024 kevincarter NeoFill

• Details are still sketchy, but RAMP has received multiple reports over the past few days from disaffected client stations

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All-Business For CMG’s KONO-AM/San Antonio

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KONO-AM

• Cox Media Group (CMG) San Antonio has flipped KONO-860 AM from Oldies to Business 860, the market’s new local

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Washington Half Of New Odd Couple

September 4, 2024 kevincarter FOX Sports Radio

• FOX Sports Radio (FSR), a division of Premiere Sports Network announced the addition of veteran sports reporter and Emmy

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Emma 94.1 Takes Up Residence In Seattle

September 4, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KSWD

• Audacy Seattle announced the rebranding of KSWD as Emma 94.1, “a new voice for Seattle women.” Formerly known as

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iHeartMedia Ups Etcheverry To Pacific Area Pres.

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that Devonne Etcheverry has been elevated to Area President for the Pacific Area, which includes 35+ radio

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BREAKING NEWS

UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced Wednesday it would sell off half of its equity stake in Spotify and double

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Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord

• Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has acquired the assets of Los Angeles-based Mothership Music Publishing. The acquisition

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

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Andie MacDowell: Gracies Icon
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Andie MacDowell: Gracies Icon

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andie MacDowell: Gracies Icon

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced that acclaimed actress Andie MacDowell will receive the Gracies Icon

NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BMG & Concord Announce Merger
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BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
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Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
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WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO
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Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO
Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston

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