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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Condolences: Ron Haffkine

October 8, 2023 kevincarter

• A longtime friend of RAMP, multi-platinum producer Joel Diamond reached out to tell us, “It is with great sadness

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

LABF, Benztown Launch Webinar Series

October 8, 2023 kevincarter Benztown, LABF

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) unveiled details about the newly released on-demand LABF Radio & Podcast Power

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO 

Remembering Brian O’Donovan

October 7, 2023October 8, 2023 kevincarter WGBH

• Brian O’Donovan, who has hosted A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH/Boston since 1986 and is the creative force and host

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Cakes Takes Middays At Hot 98.1

October 6, 2023October 9, 2023 kevincarter SummitMedia, WHZT

• SummitMedia Rhythmic WHZT (Hot 98.1)/Greenville, SC completes the on-air adjustments that started back in July when the syndicated Tino

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Carey Ready To Wake Up Williamsport

October 6, 2023 kevincarter WILQ

• Following the recent retirement of Backyard Broadcasting Operations Manager Ted Minier, which included an extremely successful 22-year run as

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Hanrahan Exits SummitMedia, WZZK Open

October 6, 2023 kevincarter SummitMedia, WZZK

• RAMP has confirmed that Tom Hanrahan has resigned from SummitMedia and his dual roles as PD of Country WZZK/Birmingham

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WJBR Continues, Online & HD

October 6, 2023 kevincarter WJBR

• Following this week’s closing of the sale of Beasley’s WJBR (Mix 99.5)/Wilmington, DE to religious broadcaster VCY America —

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Black River Bolsters Comms Dept.

October 6, 2023 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment has strengthened its Communications Department with the promotion of Dawn Delvo to Vice President of Communications

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Moving Day For KC’s Vibe

October 6, 2023October 9, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KCHZ, KMJK

• Last week Cumulus Kansas City relocated the Hip Hop & R&B format and personalities from 107.3 KMJK over to

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES TOP 40 

 Start Packing For Green Bay

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WIXX

• Earlier this week Midwest Communications announced the impending retirement of Jim Murphy, the long-time morning talent on heritage Top

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BREAKING NEWS

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

• Congrats to Chris Eagan, VP of Brand & Content for Hubbard’s WTMX (101.9 The Mix) and WTBC (Throwback 100.3)/Chicago,

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DIGITAL

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

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Salt Lake City-based Broadway Media, which has seven radio

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
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

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LATEST POSTS

Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

• In an expansion of its cross-platform audio strategy, radio veteran Joy Taylor is joining Urban One to launch The

Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION 

Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists
Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next

LABEL LOVE

Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
WMG Makes TIME100 List
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

PROGRAMMING

Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

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