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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Larrimore & Kearney On The Loose

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, iHeartMedia

• Neil Larrimore has departed the PD post at Cumulus News-Talk WPRO (99.7FM/630AM) and Talk & Business sister 790 WPRV/Providence. No replacement

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Edge & Dumas Exit iHeart Raleigh

August 29, 2019September 2, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WDCG

• At press time RAMP confirmed two major departures from iHeartMedia’s Raleigh cluster — Chris Edge (left), Area SVP of Programming

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ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

The Bell Tolls For KFOG

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KFOG, KNBR

• UPDATED: Cumulus Media Inc. just announced the impending demise of Alternative KFOG/San Francisco — the company plans to flip KFOG

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CLASSIC HIP HOP DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC 

Entercom SF Cuts Chuy, Big Daddy

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KRBQ

• Those ongoing Entercom cuts have created a seismic shift inside the hallways of Rhythmic Oldies KRBQ (Q102.1)/San Francisco, as

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

What In The Sam Hill????

August 22, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KALC, KQMT

• Those Entercom cutbacks just keep coming — and the latest casualty is a longtime friend of the RAMP family

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COUNTRY DIGITAL DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Pros On The Loose

August 15, 2019 kevincarter Forever Media, Midwest Communications

• RAMP has learned that Brad Austin is exiting his position as Corporate Director of Programming for the Forever Media (former

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Tom Garrett On The Loose

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 kevincarter Premiere Networks

• As an unfortunate byproduct of part of last week’s restructuring at Premiere Networks, Chicago-based Sr. Director of Affiliate Sales

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE SALES 

TTWN Pros On The Loose

August 8, 2019August 9, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TTWN

• UPDATED: RAMP has learned that several talented broadcast professionals have been downsized inside iHeartMedia’s Total Traffic & Weather Network, part of

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Mike Moore On The Loose

August 6, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KWJJ

• In a surprising turn of events, RAMP has confirmed that Mike Moore, a 16-year Entercom veteran, has exited as his

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Hurricane Dave On The Loose

August 5, 2019 kevincarter Radio One

• RAMP has confirmed that “Hurricane Dave” Smith has exited his position as VP of Programming & Operations for Radio One Atlanta

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BREAKING NEWS

2026 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
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2026 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications today announced the nominees for the Radio Hall Of Fame Class of 2026. The

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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

• SiriusXM announced a new audio advertising partnership with Google that connects YouTube to one of the largest audio advertising

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

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Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

• Cox Media Group San Antonio Radio welcomes veteran Texas-based programmer Jay Shannon as its new Operations Manager, effective May

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
V-103 Remixed With Amiker, Sturgess & Ski
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN AC 

V-103 Remixed With Amiker, Sturgess & Ski

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on V-103 Remixed With Amiker, Sturgess & Ski

LABEL LOVE

Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
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Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
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KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
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Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

PROGRAMMING

Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
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Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
AWARDS Consultants CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN URBAN AC 

Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

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