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DOWNSIZING

ACTIVE ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Paul Jaxon Downsized At WMMR/Philly

October 12, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMMR

• The Beasley cuts continue – the latest major market downsizing has hit Paul Jaxon, afternoon talent at WMMR/Philadelphia for

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Downsizing In Boston, Tampa, More

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Late last Friday, word began rapidly circulating about numerous high profile personnel cuts within Beasley’s on-air and programming ranks.

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Josh Wolff: Free Agent

October 4, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WAEB

• Late yesterday RAMP learned that Josh Wolff has exited as iHeartMedia SVP of Programming for Allentown & Lancaster, PA,

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Phoenix Pros On The Loose

September 29, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KOOL-FM

• Yesterday we reported that Audacy Classic Hits KOOL-FM/Phoenix had rebranded as BIG 94.5. What was not mentioned at the

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ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeart Downsizing In The Heart Of Texas

September 14, 2022September 16, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has undergone some high profile executive downsizing in Texas, as two longtime company veterans have exited their fulltime

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Steve Knupp: Free Agent

September 9, 2022September 11, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• After a 24-year run with iHeartMedia, the last 22 years as SVP of Programming for the Harrisonburg, VA, market,

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Conway & Douglas Exit Long Island’s MAX FM

September 9, 2022 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WBZO

• More radio departures, this time on Long Island, as RAMP has learned that PD Tommy Conway and morning personality

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AC COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Jon Reilly Exits Albany Broadcasting

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 kevincarter Albany Broadcasting

• After more than a decade of service to Albany Broadcasting, Jon Reilly has exited his dual Operations Manager role

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Tom Mitchell Exits Cumulus Syracuse

September 1, 2022September 5, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• In what can best be described as a surprising turn of events, RAMP has learned that Tom Mitchell, a

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Tom Hanrahan On The Loose

August 31, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Tom Hanrahan, Area SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Alabama has left the company after 25 years, the last 20 with

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BREAKING NEWS

Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

• The FCC has voted to advance the Commission’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of its broadcast ownership rules. The Commission seeks

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DIGITAL

Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

• Colleen Valkoun has returned to iHeartMedia Milwaukee as the newly named Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. These are

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TOP 40 

Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

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LATEST POSTS

Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden

• Tuned-In Broadcasting Triple A WRLT (Lightning 100), “Nashville’s Independent Radio Station” makes it official and announces Stephanie McFadden as

Harlan Named ’25 Behind The Mic Mentee
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Harlan Named ’25 Behind The Mic Mentee

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Harlan Named ’25 Behind The Mic Mentee
NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

LABEL LOVE

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Riser House Rock Rises
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!
Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

PROGRAMMING

Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden
NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN AC 

Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

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