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DOWNSIZING

DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Steve Smith: Free Agent

December 3, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WZYP

• Late Monday we learned that our friend Steve Smith, OM/PD of Top 40 WZYP/Huntsville, AL has become the latest

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CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Stephen King’s Stations Going Dark

December 2, 2024 kevincarter Stephen King, WKIT, WZON

• Zone Corporation, the Maine-based radio company owned by author Stephen King, announced Monday that it will soon “hit 2

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AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Dave Russell: Free Agent

November 24, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WARM

• Dave Russell was among the six talented pros recently released by Cumulus in Central PA. Russell has served as

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Goose Is On The Loose

November 19, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWWW

• And the Cumulus cuts continue… the latest casualty to surface is Aaron “Goose” Seller, PD/morning co-host at Country WWWW

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

KFI/Los Angeles Retains Some News Staff

November 8, 2024November 13, 2024 kevincarter 710 WOR, iHeartMedia, WPSD

• UPDATING — Yesterday we reported that KFI 640/Los Angeles had laid off 22 members of its news team, including 24-year

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Jenny & Tony Out At KSMG/San Antonio

November 7, 2024 kevincarter KSMG

• Cox Media Group Hot AC KSMG (HITS 105.3)/San Antonio has released morning duo Jenny Lee and Tony Cortez. While

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CLASSIC HIP HOP DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Shannon Renee: Free Agent

November 7, 2024 kevincarter WMGC

• Late last week we reported that Beasley Classic Hip Hop WMGC (105.1 The Bounce)/Detroit had laid off morning show

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE TOP 40 

More Industry Layoffs Looming

November 6, 2024November 7, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus, Townsquare, WJJK, WZPL

• UPDATING: Lost under the weight of this week’s sizeable iHeart departures, RAMP has learned that Cumulus is also making

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

iHeart Making Massive Personnel Cuts

November 4, 2024November 8, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• UPDATING: In what we are being told by several sources is “the mother of them all,” RAMP has learned

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CLASSIC HIP HOP DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

‘Mean Jean’ Fremont On The Loose

November 3, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGC

• RAMP has confirmed that “Mean Jean” Fremont has exited as APD and morning co-host at Beasley Classic Hip Hop

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert
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Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering WMMR’s Pierre Robert

• Beasley Media Group is deeply saddened to announce the passing of legendary 93.3 WMMR/Philadelphia personality Pierre Robert. According to

NuVoodoo

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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
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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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LATEST POSTS

Sadlemyer Closing Out 49 Years At KFAB
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sadlemyer Closing Out 49 Years At KFAB

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sadlemyer Closing Out 49 Years At KFAB

• iHeartMedia Omaha announced that Gary Sadlemyer, longtime morning host on NewsRadio 1110 KFAB is retiring from full-time radio, effective

Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

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

Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7
WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

October 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement
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

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