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Entercom Restructuring Continues

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 kevincarter Entercom

• No one is talking on the record, but RAMP has learned that Entercom has continued to quietly restructure and downsize

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Dave Mason On The Loose

June 11, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KXSN

• Entercom Classic Hits KXSN (Sunny 98.1)/San Diego has parted ways with midday personality Dave Mason, the end result of some

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DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

ESPN Shutting Down ESPN Deportes

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 kevincarter ESPN, ESPN Deportes

• ESPN is shutting down its 18-year-old Hispanic-targeted ESPN Deportes radio division on Sept. 8, a move that will lead

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DOWNSIZING FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

WRQX Counts Down To Zero

May 30, 2019May 31, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Jack Diamond, WRQX

• As WPLJ/New York prepares for its final broadcast day, a similar last-day scenario is playing out this morning at

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DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

The Bell Tolls For WRQX

May 28, 2019May 29, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Jack Diamond, WRQX

• Like most of us industry insiders, DC radio icon Jack Diamond has been harboring the uncomfortable knowledge that his radio

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DIGITAL DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING 

Shark On The Loose

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Radio and digital veteran Michael “Shark” Sharkey is now a talented free agent as his position as Product Manager for

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Cumulus/EMF Drop-Dead Date: June 1

May 15, 2019May 16, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Educational Media Foundation

• Last week Cumulus Hot AC WPLJ/New York became the first of the six Cumulus stations being sold to Christian broadcaster

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Major Changes At Star 94.1/Atlanta

May 9, 2019May 10, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WSTR

• UPDATED: RAMP has confirmed two major drivetime departures yesterday at Entercom Hot AC WSTR (Star 94.1)/Atlanta — morning co-host Jeff Dauler (left)and

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BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS PODCASTING 

Life Lessons Lead To Podcast

May 9, 2019 kevincarter Embrace The Change

• Veteran Pacific Northwest air personality Dave Scott, best known and loved for his 14-year run as morning co-host on

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DOWNSIZING FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES 

WPLJ’s Expiration Date: May 31

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WPLJ

• UPDATED: We all knew this day was coming; we just didn’t know exactly when — until now — this

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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
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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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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

• Black River Entertainment announced they will be partnering with AKANDO Music for radio promotion. Their first official release will

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
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

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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
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Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
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

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
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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
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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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