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DOWNSIZING

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

Shepard Downsized At BCA San Diego

January 23, 2019 kevincarter Broadcast Company Of The Americas

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer/consultant Mike Shepard was laid off Tuesday, part of a RIF at Broadcast Company of

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DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Boogie D Exits Radio One

January 11, 2019January 15, 2019 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• RAMP has confirmed that Radio One programming fixture Jowcol “Boogie D” Dolby has exited his post as OM of Urban WGPR (Hot

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DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS URBAN 

AJC: Wanda, Miss Sophia Exit V103/Atlanta

January 3, 2019 kevincarter Entercom

• The always reliable Rodney Ho at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting Entercom Urban WVEE (V103)/Atlanta has parted company with two-thirds of Frank

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS 

Shutdown Creates FCC Shrinkage

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019 kevincarter FCC

• In the highly unlikely event that the partial government shutdown is ended anytime soon, the Federal Communications Commission announced

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ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

The Programming Dept.

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, Hubbard Radio, Momentum Broadcasting

• Great news about a longtime friend and former Fresno radio colleague, Rose Ortega — she has been upped to Assistant

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Chuck Knight: Free Agent

January 1, 2019 kevincarter

• One of the industry’s most experienced programming pros is now available for his next broadcasting opportunity — Chuck Knight exited

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DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

NextRadio, TagStation Cut 35 Jobs

December 13, 2018December 20, 2018 kevincarter Emmis, NextRadio, TagStation

• Back in October Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan initially announced the company planned to “dramatically reduce” operations of his passion projects

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AC COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Hubbard Radio Cuts Reach Seattle

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 kevincarter Hubbard Radio

• UPDATED: RAMP has learned of more personnel cutbacks at Hubbard Radio, this time in Seattle, where we hear seven people have

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AC ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Pros On The Loose

December 6, 2018 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, Lotus Communications

• RAMP has confirmed that Chadd & Kristi Thomas have exited mornings on Beasley AC WPBB (b98.7)/Tampa Bay. Their last day was Nov. 26.

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ADULT HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Bruce Logan: Free Agent

December 6, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• RAMP has confirmed that Bruce Logan is exiting his post as VP of Programming for Entercom Houston after a five-year run.

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BREAKING NEWS

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

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DIGITAL

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

• Audacy has elevated Tatjana Deegan to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Austin portfolio, which includes Hot

Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO 

Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
NRRC Strengthened By New Members
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NRRC Strengthened By New Members

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRRC Strengthened By New Members
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

• Audacy has elevated Tatjana Deegan to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Austin portfolio, which includes Hot

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

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Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
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Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
Remembering Connie Francis
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE OLDIES 

Remembering Connie Francis

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Connie Francis
Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

PROGRAMMING

Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
Portland Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Portland Pros On The Loose

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Portland Pros On The Loose
Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!

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