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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Disney Cuts Hit ESPN Audio

April 26, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter

• The second round of those largescale Disney personnel cuts — estimated to be as many as 7,000 positions companywide

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Ryan Anderson: Pending Free Agent

April 17, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WMC-FM

• Last week we first shared the news of Audacy’s impending sale of Country WLPF (94.1 The Wolf)/Memphis to EMF, and

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES 

WEEI Closing Rhode Island Offices

April 13, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WEEI

• Audacy Sports-Talk WEEI/Boston is apparently shutting down its longtime Rhode Island offices. According to a story in GoLocalProv.com, WEEI,

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Nathan Graham Exits Audacy Philly

April 10, 2023April 11, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WTDY

• RAMP has confirmed that changes are afoot at Audacy Philadelphia, starting with the departure of Nathan Graham, who had

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

More iHeartMedia Departures

April 6, 2023April 7, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMIL, WTCR

• UPDATED: And the budget cuts continue inside iHeartMedia… • Tracey Baumgard, 27-year company veteran has exited her position as

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ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

iHeartMedia Downsizing Continues

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WEBN, WKQI

• More names are emerging from iHeartMedia’s current round of personnel cuts due to restructuring — Spike, a longtime member

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

iHeart Restructuring Continues

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WTAM

• Ray Davis, Program Director of WTAM-AM (NewsRadio 1100)/Cleveland is the latest casualty of this new round of iHeartMedia budget cuts.

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Restructuring Underway At iHeartMedia

March 31, 2023April 2, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP hears another round of restructuring is underway inside iHeartMedia — early yesterday we learned that Johnnie D, PD of Urban

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN 

Johnnie D Exits iHeart Chicago

March 30, 2023March 31, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WGCI

• iHeartMedia Chicago is reportedly undergoing some budgetary cuts — one of those adversely affected is Johnnie D, PD of

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Jack Harris Out At WFLA/Tampa

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WFLA

• The Tampa Bay Times is reporting that Jack Harris, a fixture at iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 970 WFLA/Tampa Bay off and

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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert
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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

• Beasley Media Group is deeply saddened to announce the passing of legendary 93.3 WMMR/Philadelphia personality Pierre Robert. According to

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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

• iHeartMedia San Francisco has named Annalee Gould as Senior Vice President of Sales for the seven-brand group, effective Monday,

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

• The Radio Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2025 Thursday evening, October 30, at the 2025 Radio Hall

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement

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Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
NSAI Announces Changes To Board
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NSAI Announces Changes To Board
Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

PROGRAMMING

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION TRANSACTIONS 

Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

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