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Life Sentence For Matthews’ Murderer

June 4, 2023 kevincarter WWJ

• A Detroit-area man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal slaying of WWJ (Newsradio 950)/Detroit overnight

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Remembering Cynthia Weil

June 2, 2023June 4, 2023 kevincarter Cynthia Weil

• Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning lyricist who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write such classics

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Bob Bittner

May 30, 2023 kevincarter

• New England radio fans are saddened by the passing of Bob Bittner, lifetime broadcaster and the owner/operator of the

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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Condolences: Mark Biviano

May 23, 2023May 24, 2023 kevincarter Rubber City Radio

• Funeral services will be held tomorrow, May 25 to honor the life of longtime Ohio radio vet Mark “Biv”

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Remembering Shane Finch

May 22, 2023 kevincarter

• Many in our industry were shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Shane Finch, who died

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Remembering Steve Clawson

May 18, 2023 kevincarter Skyview Networks

• It is with an incredibly heavy heart that Skyview Networks announces the passing of their friend and colleague, Managing

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CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Condolences: Becky Palmer

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WBBS

• Becky Palmer, best known and loved for her two decades as morning co-host on iHeartMedia Country WBBS (B104.7)/Syracuse, NY,

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Remembering Mary Turner

May 9, 2023May 11, 2023 kevincarter

• Details are still incomplete, but late last night we received word that legendary air personality Mary Turner, best known

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Veteran Programmer Paul Boris Passes At 43

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 kevincarter Results Radio

• Results Radio, LLC sadly informs our industry that Paul Boris suffered a medical emergency and passed away suddenly and

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Gordon Lightfoot

May 1, 2023May 2, 2023 kevincarter Gordon Lightfoot

• As RAMP was hitting our publishing deadline Monday evening we received the sad news of the passing of legendary

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BREAKING NEWS

Your 2025 Radio Mercury Award Winners!
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Your 2025 Radio Mercury Award Winners!

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your 2025 Radio Mercury Award Winners!

• Winners of the 2025 Radio Mercury Awards were announced Thursday evening at the 34th annual awards presentation held at

NuVoodoo

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Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
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Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

• iHeartMedia and The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrate The Breakfast Club podcast surpassing one billion downloads, joining a very

Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
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Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on “Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
United Stations + yaman.AI
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United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations + yaman.AI

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Moneyball: 3 More Things that Make (Country) DJs Great
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Moneyball: 3 More Things that Make (Country) DJs Great

June 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: 3 More Things that Make (Country) DJs Great

• We’ve been reviewing insights from a new CRS360 webinar, “A Face for Radio?” …A Difference for Your Listeners,” for

Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’
Tino Wakes Up Back In San Antonio
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Tino Wakes Up Back In San Antonio

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Tino Wakes Up Back In San Antonio

LABEL LOVE

Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records
New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela
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New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela
Femia Elevated To COO At MCA
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

Femia Elevated To COO At MCA

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Femia Elevated To COO At MCA
Big Machine Races Past Two Decades
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Big Machine Races Past Two Decades

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Races Past Two Decades
Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES STREAMING TOP 40 

2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced

PROGRAMMING

Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’
Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York
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Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York
New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins
Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows
Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose

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