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Lewis Named President of Epic Records

June 1, 2023 kevincarter Epic Records

• Epic Records announced the appointment of Ezekiel Lewis as President of the label. He will continue to report to

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BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FORMAT FLIPS HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

WTDY/Philly Downshifts To Hot AC

May 15, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WTDY

• After several days of stunting in tribute to Taylor Swift (“96.5 TAY”), Audacy Top 40 WTDY/Philadelphia has transitioned to

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Remembering Harry Belafonte

April 25, 2023 kevincarter Harry Belafonte

• Harry Belafonte, legendary singer, songwriter, actor and civil rights activist has died at the age of 96. Belafonte succumbed

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AC BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Daniels Named OM, Audacy Cleveland

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy keeps it in the family and taps Chase Daniels as Operations Manager of its Cleveland market, succeeding Dave

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BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES TOP 40 

Fernando Ventura Presents: Portugal. The Move

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 kevincarter Bonneville, KMVQ

• Big news out of the Bay Area, as RAMP has confirmed that longtime market mainstay Fernando Ventura is resigning

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BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Quinn & Lopez Make News In NYC

January 24, 2023 kevincarter 1010 WINS, Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Audacy announced a series of key news programming moves for All-News duo WCBS 880 and 1010 WINS (simulcast on

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BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING 

Thomas Named Brand Manager, Beasley Tampa

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WQYK

• Beasley Media Group has named Rick Thomas as Brand Manager of the company’s Tampa Bay radio group and PD

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BREAKING NEWS FREE AGENT NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Lou Merloni Leaving WEEI/Boston

December 11, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WEEI

• Lou Merloni, who has been full-time weekday host on Audacy Sports-Talk WEEI/Boston for the past 11 years, is being let

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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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BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Columbia & Vaughn Launch Signal Records

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 kevincarter Signal Records

• Columbia Records has entered into a joint venture with former Capitol Records Chairman & CEO Jeff Vaughnto launch Signal

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BREAKING NEWS

Townsquare Layoffs Underway
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway

• As we first mentioned yesterday, RAMP has confirmed that Townsquare Media is quietly making personnel cuts across several markets.

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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU/New York, is proud to announce the July 24 premiere of Hollywood Hamilton’s bold new animated series, War

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

• WGN Radio/Chicago hosts Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker will hang out together Thursday evening from 8-9pm CT during

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

PROGRAMMING

Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
Townsquare Layoffs Underway
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway
KMOX & Cards Forever
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

KMOX & Cards Forever

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KMOX & Cards Forever
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

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