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Detroit Gets Its own Breeze

November 12, 2018 kevincarter Entercom. The Breeze

• After a weekend of stunting with Christmas music as “The Rudolph Network,” Entercom Top 40 WDZH (98.7 AMP Radio) formally flipped

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Mary Ellen Kachinske Exits WTMX/Chicago

November 12, 2018November 13, 2018 kevincarter Hubbard Radio

• UPDATED: Big news out of Hubbard Radio Chicago, as it was just announced that Mary Ellen Kachinske has exited as

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CLASSIC HIP HOP DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

BiGG Changes @ The Bounce/Detroit

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• RAMP has confirmed that morning host BiGG has left the building at Beasley Throwback WMGC (105.1 The Bounce) Detroit. BiGG

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ADULT HITS DOWNSIZING FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

Bender, Bill & Shelly On The Loose

October 25, 2018 kevincarter iHeartMedia, SummitMedia

• As you read this, iHeartMedia Top 40 KBKS (Kiss 106.1)/Seattle — now billing itself as “106.1 Kiss Is Dead” —

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DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Powell Pulls Panama City Plug

October 15, 2018 kevincarter Powell Broadcasting

• In the wake of the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Michael last week, Powell Broadcasting has taken the unusual

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

McKenna On The Loose

October 11, 2018 kevincarter CCB Media

• New England radio legend Jerry McKenna is now a high-profile free agent for the first time ever, as his position

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Big Changes At WIAD/Washington

October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• Rumors are swirling that Entercom Hot AC WIAD (94-7 Fresh FM)/Washington is about to change format, as soon as tomorrow.

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

McCracken Era Ends At WSOC/Charlotte

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• After a remarkable 32-year run at Beasley Country WSOC/Charlotte, RAMP has confirmed that APD/MD Rick McCracken has exited. McCracken (left) broke

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS 

KFMB/San Diego Cuts DSC Loose

July 22, 2018July 23, 2018 kevincarter Tegna

• So… those negotiations between Tegna-owned Rock KFMB (KFM-BFM)/San Diego and market morning mainstays Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw have officially hit

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

BBR: Life After Restructuring

July 12, 2018 kevincarter Cox

• Earlier this week BBR Music Group announced a restructuring of its label line-up and the shuttering of its Red

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BREAKING NEWS

Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO
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Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

• The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced that CEO Damon Whiteside plans to depart in June 2026 after six-and-a-half

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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

• Entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate has hired digital strategy expert Stevie Heckert as Senior Manager, Digital Marketing, and expanded

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
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Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

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Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus

• RAMP has learned that Mike Dorsey, OM of Saga’s Columbus, OH brands and PD of highly successful Classic Rock

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors

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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
New Executive Positions At Position Music
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New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
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Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady

PROGRAMMING

Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus
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Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus
Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

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