Friday, August 29, 2025
Latest News from RAMP:
  • Condolences: Gary Burbank
  • Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
  • Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares
  • Wolf Named Exec. Director, ACM Lifting Lives
  • Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
  • Bluesky
RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Radio and Music Pros

  • PROGRAMMING
  • BREAKING NEWS
  • FORMAT FLIPS
    • AC
    • ACTIVE ROCK
    • ALTERNATIVE
    • CLASSIC HITS
    • CLASSIC ROCK
    • COUNTRY
    • HOT AC
    • LITE AC
    • NEWS/TALK/SPORTS
    • OLDIES
    • SPANISH-LANGUAGE
    • TOP 40
    • TRIPLE A
    • URBAN
    • URBAN AC
  • EXECUTIVE ACTION
  • PROS IN MOTION
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Advertise
  • MORE
    • AWARDS
    • CONDOLENCES
    • DIGITAL
    • EVENTS
    • FREE AGENT
    • LABEL LOVE
    • OPPORTUNITIES
    • PHOTOS
    • RAMP
    • SALES
    • SOCIAL WALL
    • SYNDICATION

Author: kevincarter

ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Downsizing In Boston, Tampa, More

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Late last Friday, word began rapidly circulating about numerous high profile personnel cuts within Beasley’s on-air and programming ranks.

Read more
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

Legendary Broadcaster Art Laboe Gone At 97

October 10, 2022October 12, 2022 kevincarter Art Laboe, KDAY

• We are deeply saddened to report the passing of pioneering radio icon, Art Laboe, the man who is credited

Read more
ALTERNATIVE FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

1010 WINS Adds 92.3, Replacing ALT

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter 1010 WINS, Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Audacy New York announced several major strategic initiatives “that will elevate its New York news gathering capabilities, distribution and

Read more
AC ADULT HITS ALTERNATIVE FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Mike McCoy Headed Home To Phoenix

October 10, 2022 kevincarter Stephens Media Group

• After a two-year run as Operations Manager of Stephens Media Group Soft AC WRMM (WARM 101.3), Alternative WZNE (94.1

Read more
AC CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Ronnie Ramone Joins Cumulus Columbia

October 10, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has appointed Ronnie Ramone as Program Director of AC WTCB (B106.7) and Classic Hits 98.5 WOMG/Columbia, SC.

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

KGO/SF Relaunches As 810 The Spread

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter KGO

• As was rumored, Cumulus has launched the Bay Area’s first Sports radio station focused on sports betting, as former

Read more
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Scheld Leaving WCBS-AM/New York

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Tim Scheld announced he’s stepping down as Brand Manager and News Director of Audacy’s WCBS-AM (Newsradio 880)/New York. Scheld

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN 

Coast-To-Coast Lover

October 6, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, Ed Lover, WXBK

• Audacy has greatly expanded the broadcast reach of Hip-Hop icon Ed Lover with the impending launch of The Ed

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Skyview Throws A Throwback Party

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 kevincarter Skyview Networks, Throwback Brands

• Throwback Brands has entered into two new partnerships to begin in 2023: 1) a new agreement to bring the

Read more
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley/Audacy Vegas Swap Shop

October 6, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, Beasley Media Group, KDWN, KXTE

• Beasley Media Group and Audacy announced a proposed “asset exchange agreement,” a.k.a. station swap — in Las Vegas —

Read more
  • ← Previous
  • Next →

BREAKING NEWS

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

• Earlier this week we shared the surprising news that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and Air 1

NuVoodoo

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

DIGITAL

House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

ARCHIVES

Tags

Alpha Media Audacy Beasley Media Group BMG BMI Bonneville Broadcasters Foundation Capitol Music Group Connoisseur Media COVID-19 Cox Cox Media Group Cumulus Cumulus Media Entercom ESPN Grammy Awards Hubbard Radio iHeart iHeartMedia Inc. Marketplace Meruelo Media Midwest Communications MIW NAB NAB Show NPR NRG Media NuVoodoo Premiere Networks Radio One Recording Academy Republic Records Saga Communications SiriusXM SummitMedia Sun Broadcast Group Townsquare Townsquare Media UMG Urban One Warner Chappell Music Warner Music Group Westwood One

WELCOME! WE’RE KEVIN & STEVE

Steve & Kevin
RAMP (Radio and Music Pros): Founded in September 2009, owned and operated by
Kevin Carter & Steve Resnik

LATEST POSTS

Condolences: Gary Burbank
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: Gary Burbank

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Gary Burbank

• Legendary air personality Gary Burbank, whose lengthy career took him to WMPS/Memphis, WNOE/New Orleans, WAKY & WHAS/Louisville, CKLW/Windsor-Detroit, and

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares

LABEL LOVE

No Higher Honor In Higher Education
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

PROGRAMMING

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TELEVISION 

Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

ABOUT US

RAMP

USEFUL LINKS

  • About Those Guys
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

CONTACT US

  • Kevin Carter: 661-294-9408
    Kevin@RAMP247.com
  • Steve Resnik: 818-951-6700
    The45King@aol.com
    Steve@RAMP247.com
  • Mailing Address: 25876 The Old Road #254, Valencia, CA 91381
  • Bluesky
  • About Those Guys
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Home Three
  • Home Two
  • Left Sidebar
  • Newsletter
  • No Sidebar Content Centered
  • No Sidebar Full Width
  • Privacy Policy
  • Right Sidebar
  • Sample Page
  • Social Wall
  • Subscribe
  • Test
Copyright © 2025 RAMP Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Powered by Vipology