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First Round Of GRAMMY Performers Announced

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced the first slate of artists to perform at this year’s 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Taking

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‘Mazz’ Adds NESN/Red Sox TV Gig

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, NESN

• Beasley announced that Tony Massarotti, half of the award-winning Felger & Mazz show weekday afternoons on WBZ-FM (98.5 The

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Portland’s Austin Adds Sacramento

March 15, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KIFM

• Audacy has named Jeff Austin as Brand Manager of KIFM-AM (ESPN 1320)/Sacramento. He succeeds Danny Freisinger, who was recently

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WSB/Atlanta Celebrates Its Centennial

March 14, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WSB

• This week Cox Media Group (CMG) celebrates the 100-year anniversary of its flagship brand, WSB Radio/Atlanta. The station  broadcast

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Gemini XIII Buys Infinite Agency, Phantom Producer

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 kevincarter Gemini XIII, Infinite Agency, Phantom Producer

• Gemini XIII, the podcasting and radio industries’ new home for premium audio content, production and marketing services, announced that

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Zakk Joins iHeart Rochester/Syracuse

March 14, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WAIO, WHAM, WSYR

• We teased this news in Monday’s RAMP, mostly because its accurate… and now it’s official – iHeartMedia Upstate New

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DBC Re-Ups Morning Host Jared Pike

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 kevincarter Dick Broadcasting, WKZL

• Dick Broadcasting (DBC) has re-signed Jared Pike, host of the popular syndicated morning show Jared & Katie in the

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Elmore Named GM Of RCS Productions

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 kevincarter RCS Productions

• Atlanta-based RCS Productions has tapped music industry veteran Tod Elmore as General Manager and Principal Talent Buyer. Elmore (pictured)

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Rowntree Wakes Up In St. Louis

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KSHE

• Hubbard Radio heritage Classic Rock KSHE-95/St. Louis prepares for the April 4 arrival of Alternative/Rock radio pro AD Rowntree,

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Franiak Named Morning Co-Host, WJBR/Wilmington

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WJBR

• Justin Franiak has been named as the new permanent co-host of the newly rebranded Deanna and Justin In The

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Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
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Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

• It is with heavy hearts that Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announces the passing of legendary rock DJ Mike

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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
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Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
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Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon

• Connoisseur Media welcomes nationally recognized radio personality Blair Garner to do afternoon drive at Country 97.9 KGNC/Amarillo, TX. The

Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
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Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

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Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
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Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
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Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
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Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
Remembering Bob Jamieson
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Remembering Bob Jamieson

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson

PROGRAMMING

Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
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Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

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