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DOWNSIZING

ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Marty Whitney: Impending Free Agent

January 28, 2025 kevincarter 91X

• We are fast approaching the end of the second “Marty Whitney Era” at Local Media San Diego (LMSD) Alternative

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Personnel Cuts Come To SiriusXM

January 27, 2025January 29, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Late Monday RAMP learned that SiriusXM had implemented an unknown number of employee cuts across several departments. The news

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BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Brett Andrews: Free Agent

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• It appears those iHeart budget cuts have reared their heads once again, this time adversely affecting the continued employment

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Eric Johnson On The Loose

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGK

• RAMP has confirmed that longtime Beasley veteran Eric Johnson has exited as PD and midday talent at Classic Rock

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AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Jay Shannon Exits iHeartMedia DFW

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KDGE, KDMX

• RAMP has learned that longtime iHeartMedia veteran Jay Shannon has exited as PD of Hot AC KDMX (Mix 102.9)

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

‘Morning Bullpen’ Exits KILT-FM/Houston

December 20, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KILT-FM

• Pre-holiday budget cuts have come home to Audacy Country KILT (100.3 The Bull)/Houston, which has parted company with its

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING 

Dave Quinn: Free Agent

December 11, 2024December 13, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Cuts Continue — Dave Quinn exits as Production Director of the Cumulus group in Youngstown, OH as his

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ACTIVE ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Dave Rossi: Free Agent

December 9, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKSM

• And the Cumulus cuts continue — the latest unfortunate addition to the list is veteran Rock programmer Dave Rossi,

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AC CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC 

More Cumulus Cuts Emerge

December 5, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• And the hits just keep coming, as Cumulus makes more painful pre-holiday layoffs. The latest casualty is Laura St.

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ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

More Cumulus Cuts Revealed

December 3, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WBWN, WZRH

• RAMP has learned of several more Cumulus cuts, starting with Daniel Merry, who exits as evening personality on Alternative

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BREAKING NEWS

Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

• Big Loud Records and Mercury Records have jointly named Wes Donehower as Senior Vice President, A&R. This unique dual

NuVoodoo

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DIGITAL

Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH SALES STREAMING 

Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales

June 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Study: Visual Radio Ads Drive Sales

• Quu Inc., the trusted industry leader providing easy deployment of visual content for radio, just released a new study

Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

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
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

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LATEST POSTS

Lex & Terry Go To Denemark
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Lex & Terry Go To Denemark

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lex & Terry Go To Denemark

• Lex & Terry, the legendary, long-running morning show, announced the addition of radio programming pro Andy Denemark to head

Condolences: Lou Christie
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie
Buffalo Preps For The Patriot
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Buffalo Preps For The Patriot

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Preps For The Patriot

LABEL LOVE

Condolences: Lou Christie
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie
Create Beams Up With Star Trak
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Create Beams Up With Star Trak

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Beams Up With Star Trak
Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music

June 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Triple Tigers Expands With Akando Music
Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta

June 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve Resnik Remembers Mike Borchetta
Condolences: Mike Borchetta
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: Mike Borchetta

June 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Mike Borchetta

PROGRAMMING

Lex & Terry Go To Denemark
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Lex & Terry Go To Denemark

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lex & Terry Go To Denemark
Buffalo Preps For The Patriot
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Buffalo Preps For The Patriot

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Preps For The Patriot
91X Moves: Hilary Brand Mgr., Marty Mornings
ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

91X Moves: Hilary Brand Mgr., Marty Mornings

June 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 91X Moves: Hilary Brand Mgr., Marty Mornings
Open Your Prize — To Entertain & Give Back
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Open Your Prize — To Entertain & Give Back

June 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Open Your Prize — To Entertain & Give Back
Mix 105.1 Albuquerque: Re-Mixed
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Mix 105.1 Albuquerque: Re-Mixed

June 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mix 105.1 Albuquerque: Re-Mixed
Pickett Named PD, WayFM Network
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING 

Pickett Named PD, WayFM Network

June 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pickett Named PD, WayFM Network

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