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DOWNSIZING

ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Marty Whitney: Impending Free Agent

January 28, 2025 kevincarter 91X

• We are fast approaching the end of the second “Marty Whitney Era” at Local Media San Diego (LMSD) Alternative

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Personnel Cuts Come To SiriusXM

January 27, 2025January 29, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Late Monday RAMP learned that SiriusXM had implemented an unknown number of employee cuts across several departments. The news

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BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Brett Andrews: Free Agent

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• It appears those iHeart budget cuts have reared their heads once again, this time adversely affecting the continued employment

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Eric Johnson On The Loose

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGK

• RAMP has confirmed that longtime Beasley veteran Eric Johnson has exited as PD and midday talent at Classic Rock

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AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Jay Shannon Exits iHeartMedia DFW

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KDGE, KDMX

• RAMP has learned that longtime iHeartMedia veteran Jay Shannon has exited as PD of Hot AC KDMX (Mix 102.9)

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

‘Morning Bullpen’ Exits KILT-FM/Houston

December 20, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KILT-FM

• Pre-holiday budget cuts have come home to Audacy Country KILT (100.3 The Bull)/Houston, which has parted company with its

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING 

Dave Quinn: Free Agent

December 11, 2024December 13, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Cuts Continue — Dave Quinn exits as Production Director of the Cumulus group in Youngstown, OH as his

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ACTIVE ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Dave Rossi: Free Agent

December 9, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKSM

• And the Cumulus cuts continue — the latest unfortunate addition to the list is veteran Rock programmer Dave Rossi,

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AC CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC 

More Cumulus Cuts Emerge

December 5, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• And the hits just keep coming, as Cumulus makes more painful pre-holiday layoffs. The latest casualty is Laura St.

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ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

More Cumulus Cuts Revealed

December 3, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WBWN, WZRH

• RAMP has learned of several more Cumulus cuts, starting with Daniel Merry, who exits as evening personality on Alternative

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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
AWARDS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

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KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash

• The crew at One Putt Broadcasting in Fresno is ecstatic to welcome prodigal son Ryan “Rash” Oldfield back to

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

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

KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KFRR Celebrates Recurring Rash
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

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