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Maria & Chad Exit KMLE/Phoenix

October 22, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KMLE

• Late Tuesday evening RAMP learned that morning duo Maria Knight and Chad Mitchell have exited Entercom Country KMLE/Phoenix. You may

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Emmis Promotes Rupe to Sr. Corporate Role

October 2, 2019October 3, 2019 kevincarter Emmis Austin

• UPDATED: Emmis Communications has added Chase Rupe to its senior leadership team as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate

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RIF @ Entercom Atlanta

October 1, 2019October 2, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WSTR

• UPDATED: Entercom Atlanta has undergone a reduction in force, parting ways with Digital Program Director Rob Hamilton and Amanda Kelly,

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Allied Media Partners Shuts Down

October 1, 2019October 2, 2019 kevincarter Allied Media Partners, Rocking M Media

• On April 1 of this year we told you about the launch of Wichita-based Allied Media Partners (AMP), led

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‘I Just Got Laid Off: What Do I Do?’

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia

By Roger Nadel • Last month we told you that our friend and former R&R colleague Roger Nadel was one of several

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Kim Reis: Free Agent

September 16, 2019 kevincarter Entercom

• The specter of corporate restructuring has reached Entercom’s Kim Reis, resulting in the elimination of her position as VP

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Chris Pickett: Free Agent

September 10, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Yesterday we learned of restructuring at iHeartMedia Las Vegas that resulted in the departure of Chris Pickett, PD of

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Dan Sileo: Like It Never Happened

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 kevincarter Dan Sileo, iHeartMedia, KGME

• Well, that was fast — after just four days on the air at iHeartMedia’s KGME (Fox Sports 910 AM)/Phoenix,

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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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BREAKING NEWS

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its 94.5 FM signal licensed to Gilroy,

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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
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Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its 94.5 FM signal licensed to Gilroy,

Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis
CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO
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CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO

LABEL LOVE

Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

PROGRAMMING

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
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Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
c89.5/Seattle Rebrands As DANCE 89.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

c89.5/Seattle Rebrands As DANCE 89.5

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on c89.5/Seattle Rebrands As DANCE 89.5

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