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DOWNSIZING

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Cumulus & Townsquare Station Shutdown

March 16, 2025March 17, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Townsquare Media

• UPDATED with Townsquare statement: In what is sadly becoming a growing trend in the financially fraught condition of the

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DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM Undergoes Further Shrinkage

March 10, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• AdWeek reports SiriusXM made more staff cuts on Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. The actual

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Audacy Implementing Major Personnel Cuts

March 6, 2025March 12, 2025 kevincarter Audacy

• UPDATING — As was sadly predicted, Audcacy is undergoing a major Reduction In Force (RIF) as we speak. Unofficial

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

John Reynolds Exits Beasley Charlotte

March 3, 2025March 4, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WNKS

• Corporate downsizing has come to Beasley Charlotte, as RAMP has confirmed that John Reynolds and Beasley Media Group have

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Brian Kelly Departs Audacy Milwaukee

February 26, 2025March 3, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WMYX, WXSS

• In a surprising turn of events, RAMP has learned that Brian Kelly, a steady hand at the helm of

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Chris Crowley On The Loose

February 17, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WEND, WRDU, WRFX

• RAMP has learned that Chris Crowley has exited as PD of Alternative WEND (106.5 The End) & Classic Rock

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Restructuring Hits Sony Music Nashville

February 11, 2025 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville has undergone a round of restructuring that has sadly resulted in the exit of SVP of

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AC DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Steve McKay: Free Agent

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 kevincarter Townsquare

• RAMP has confirmed that Steve McKay has exited as Brand Manager of Townsquare Media AC duo WFPG (Lite 96.9)/Atlantic

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Chad Taylor On The Loose

February 4, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• RAMP has confirmed that Chad Taylor has exited his position as Operations Manager for Cumulus Media’s Des Moines, IA

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Hurley Exits Mornings At Go Country/LA

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 kevincarter KKGO

• Morning personality Tim Hurley has left the building at Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters KKGO (Go Country 105)/Los Angeles after

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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

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DIGITAL

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

• The National Student Media Convention (NSMC) came to Denver for the first time on October 22-25. Over four days,

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
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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

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

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Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!

• On paper this sounds like a Halloween stunt… however, we are assured that it most certainly is NOT —

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
Drive Sacramento Home On KNCI!
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Drive Sacramento Home On KNCI!

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Drive Sacramento Home On KNCI!

LABEL LOVE

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

Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pure Rock KNAC Reanimated!
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
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
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

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