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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

DJ Pup Dawg Named PD, JAM’N 94.5/Boston

December 6, 2022December 7, 2022 kevincarter WJMN

• iHeartMedia Rhythmic WJMN (JAM’N 94.5)/Boston has elevated 20-year station veteran DJ Pup Dawg from APD to Program Director, effective

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Daily Update: Travis New PD of SLC’s Bull

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KUBL

• As we hinted in Tuesday’s RAMP, Cumulus has tapped veteran Country programmer Travis Daily as the new Program Director

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Satellite Radio 

VP Upgrade For BBR’s O’Brien

December 5, 2022 kevincarter BBR Music Group, Broken Bow Records

• BBR Music Group has elevated Scotty O’Brien to Vice President of Promotion, Marketing for SiriusXM Radio. O’Brien is an

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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Remembering Norm Pattiz

December 5, 2022December 6, 2022 kevincarter PodcastOne, Westwood One

• We were saddened to learn that Radio Hall of Famer Norm Pattiz, the founder of Westwood One and the

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

The Bone Is Back In Blakk

December 5, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KSAN

• Cumulus Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 The Bone)/San Francisco has inked station veteran Nikki Blakk as its new afternoon drive

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Zander Gets Classic Rock Results

December 5, 2022 kevincarter Results Radio

• Results Radio LLC welcomes veteran programmer/personality Mark Zander as Classic Rock Format Captain, overseeing the company’s two Northern California

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BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Riggs Wakes Up At 93Q Houston

December 5, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KKBQ

• As we recently teased, Andy “Riggs” Riggle has indeed joined Cox Media Group Country KKBQ (93Q)/Houston as morning co-host,

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

KOA/Denver Names Gondek AM Co-Host

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KOA

• iHeartMedia’s 850 KOA/Denver welcomes Jeana Gondek as the new co-host of Colorado’s Morning News alongside Marty Lenz, effective immediately. She

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Lewis Running Cumulus Huntsville & Chattanooga

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has promoted John Lewis to Regional Vice President/Market Manager for the company’s stations in Huntsville, AL and

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Atlanta Welcomes Back 99X

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 kevincarter 99X, Cumulus Media, WNNX

• The Cumulus Format Elves were busy over the weekend in Atlanta preparing for an early Christmas gift to local

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BREAKING NEWS

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

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DIGITAL

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

• Audacy has elevated Tatjana Deegan to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Austin portfolio, which includes Hot

Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
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Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
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Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
NRRC Strengthened By New Members
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NRRC Strengthened By New Members

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRRC Strengthened By New Members
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

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Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I
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Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I

• Last week we shared what people like about listening to radio in the car — and it’s a powerful

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

July 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

LABEL LOVE

Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
Remembering Connie Francis
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE OLDIES 

Remembering Connie Francis

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Connie Francis
Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

PROGRAMMING

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

July 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

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