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DOWNSIZING

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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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity Knocks

July 11, 2018July 10, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia, Townsquare

• iHeartMedia Country WRWD (Country 107.3)/Poughkeepsie, NY has parted ways with PD/morning personality “Party Marty” Mitchell after four years. Starting next Monday,

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Promotion Pros In Motion

July 10, 2018 kevincarter

• BMG yesterday issued a lengthy press release touting its “long-term growth plan” for its operations in Nashville and spoke

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Columbia A&R President Exits

January 10, 2018January 9, 2018 kevincarter

• In another high-level industry departure, Variety reports Mark Williams has exited as President of A&R for Columbia Records. The

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ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Pros On The Loose

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 kevincarter Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• RAMP has confirmed more departures at Entercom Alternative KITS/San Francisco, which recently underwent a rebranding from Live 105 to ALT

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT 

Lawson, Others On The Loose

May 8, 2017May 13, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeart Media, iHeartMedia

The iHeartMedia downsizing continues, despite the company’s insistence that it’s not happening. The latest executive to be shown the door

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BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT 

‘Unscheduled Departures’ Hit iHeartMedia Again

May 3, 2017May 10, 2017 kevincarter Cox, iHeart, iHeartMedia

Another round of layoffs has affected several iHeartMedia markets, resulting in the exit of many talented professionals — lets start

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DOWNSIZING 

Downsizing Hits Cumulus Chicago

May 1, 2017June 17, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Media has cut at least seven positions at its Chicago cluster last Friday — it looks like three full-timers

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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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DIGITAL

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

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
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

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.
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,

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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.
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.
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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