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EDUCATION

EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter CBI, FCC, WMSC

• On June 23 RAMP first relayed the story of the FCC opening the first filing window in more than

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

CBI Fights For College Radio’s Rights

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 kevincarter CBI, FCC

• Guest Editorial by Anabella Poland, President of the College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) and General Manager of Montclair State University’s

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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services announces the appointment of Michael Guerity as Vice President of Market Intelligence & Strategic Communications. In

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BFOA Board Adds Gelman & Clarke

June 21, 2026June 22, 2026 kevincarter BFOA

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has elected two distinguished media executives to its Board of Directors: Michael Gelman

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WHPC

• Long Island’s Nassau Community College (NCC), home of the award-winning WHPC 90.3 FM, announced a new collaboration with Connoisseur

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship

June 4, 2026June 3, 2026 kevincarter MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the opening of applications for its 8th Annual Elevating

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Black Box Summer School Now In Session

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Black Box Group

• Black Box Group (BBG), the west-coast strategy shop led by media strategist, programmer, columnist, and talent coach Keith Cunningham,

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Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026May 27, 2026 kevincarter MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the selection of Christine Manika, Brand Manager/midday host for

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Meet Your ’27 CRS Agenda Committee

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 kevincarter CRS 2027

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announced its 2026-2027 Country Radio Seminar (CRS) Agenda Committee leaders and members. Leading this year’s

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CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group Urban stations are uniting nationwide for a powerful, urgent initiative — Stopping the Music to Silence

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BREAKING NEWS

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

• Audacy Top 40 98.5 KLUC/Las Vegas has tapped local radio and television veteran Shawn Tempesta as its new morning host,

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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

• Premier Media Group and Bonneville Seattle have come to a partnership agreement that will allow Bonneville’s MyNorthwest.com to share

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
Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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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

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Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

• Audacy Top 40 98.5 KLUC/Las Vegas has tapped local radio and television veteran Shawn Tempesta as its new morning host,

98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Hires Mary Lockrem
WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

July 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

LABEL LOVE

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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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
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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
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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
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

PROGRAMMING

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

July 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 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.

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