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More MCA Departures Revealed

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 kevincarter MCA

• Yesterday we reported (with the invaluable assistance of Country Aircheck), that MCA (formerly UMG Nashville) had released 12 staffers

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

MCA Restructures, Eliminates 12 Staffers

June 10, 2025June 11, 2025 kevincarter MCA

• As first reported by our friends at Country Aircheck, Music Corporation of America (MCA), formerly UMG Nashville has undergone

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records

June 6, 2025 kevincarter RCA Records

• RAMP has learned of another high profile departure from RCA Records — Bridgett Germroth has exited her regional promotion

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Moody Radio Transitions To National Network

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 kevincarter Moody Radio

• We don’t normally cover a lot of Christian radio news, but this development out of Moody Radio reflects the

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 kevincarter Nettwerk Music Group

• After nearly 20 years at Nettwerk — and 25 years in the music industry — Jeff Ballard recently exited

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ACTIVE ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Kathy Romano Out At WMMR/Philly

May 8, 2025May 12, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMMR

• UPDATED: More cutbacks have come to light inside Beasley Media Group — the latest departure is Kathy Romano, longtime

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Pros On The Loose: Adri Stuhr

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 kevincarter WVRC Media

• Adri Stuhr, who had been doing both middays and nights at WVRC Media Country 97.9 WKKW/Morgantown, WV, has exited

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Bill Gamble On The Loose

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 kevincarter Mid-West Family

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer Bill Gamble has exited Mid-West Family South Bend, IN, as his position as

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

SummitMedia Undergoes A Reduction In Force

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 kevincarter SummitMedia

• Corporate restructuring and that dreaded term “Reduction In Force” (RIF) has now affected SummitMedia, where RAMP hears as many

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

New MCA Consolidates, Realigns, Reduces

April 25, 2025April 27, 2025 kevincarter MCA

• This week, Universal Music Group Nashville rebranded as Music Corporation of America (MCA). Apparently that was Step 1 —

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BREAKING NEWS

Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate

• Last Friday, a morning show tradition for thousands of listeners nationwide came to an end, as Bert Weiss, host

NuVoodoo

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DIGITAL

VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

• Quu Inc., which provides easy deployment of visual content for radio, announces the promotion of Joe Marshall to Vice

Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

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By Design Teams Up With BMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational STREAMING 

By Design Teams Up With BMG

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on By Design Teams Up With BMG

• By Design, a Nashville-based modern music company, announces its global partnership with BMG, following the company’s recent launch under

SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel
Mornings, Post-Bert/Taste Of Country AM
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Mornings, Post-Bert/Taste Of Country AM

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mornings, Post-Bert/Taste Of Country AM

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Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
NSAI Announces Changes To Board
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NSAI Announces Changes To Board
Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

PROGRAMMING

SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel
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SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate
 Knight Keeps Walkin’ To Nashville
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 Knight Keeps Walkin’ To Nashville

October 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on  Knight Keeps Walkin’ To Nashville
Hey Albuquerque — Haskell’s Back!
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hey Albuquerque — Haskell’s Back!

October 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Albuquerque — Haskell’s Back!
Condo-Bucknell Joins Infinity Networks
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Condo-Bucknell Joins Infinity Networks

October 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condo-Bucknell Joins Infinity Networks

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