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BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

November 25, 2025November 28, 2025 kevincarter Indie 102.3

• As we were uploading Wednesday’s issue of RAMP late Tuesday night, we received this email from Willobee Carlan, Program

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NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska

November 25, 2025 kevincarter NRG Media

• We are told that all of the proper paperwork has been signed and an application filed with the FCC

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Urban One’s Mazer Retiring, Willner Elevated

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 kevincarter Radio One. Urban One

• Urban One, Inc.’s Audio Division announced that Howard Mazer, longtime General Manager of the company’s Baltimore station group will

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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Suno, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group and Suno, the leader in AI music, announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will open new frontiers

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Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 kevincarter ASCAP

• The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has named Marc Zelanko to a new role as Chief of Staff.

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Paul Kelly Awarded Mornings At WMGK/Philly

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGK

• Beasley Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK/Philadelphia looks inward to secure its new morning host, tapping the station’s “designated hitter” Paul

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Can’t Keep Jordan Away From Key 103

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 kevincarter Manning Media, WAFY

• Third time’s the charm for Tommy Jordan, who makes his triumphant return — yet again — to Manning Media

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Remembering Joe “JoBo” Bohannon

November 24, 2025November 25, 2025 kevincarter B96, Eddie and JoBo

• RAMP joins the rest of the industry in mourning the untimely passing of a Chicago radio icon — Joe

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Connoisseur Divests Two More Markets

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 kevincarter Christensen Broadcasting, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Luverne, MN and Madison, SD radio

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Jimmy Cliff

November 24, 2025 kevincarter Jimmy Cliff

• Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer, actor and cultural ambassador for Reggae music, who starred in and wrote the title

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BREAKING NEWS

Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its

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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

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Denver-based Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), which owns Hot

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

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Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!
AWARDS CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING 

Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years
Mike OD Back in The Zone
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Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone

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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
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Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose
Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

PROGRAMMING

Mike OD Back in The Zone
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Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
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Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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