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Michael Jordan Announces iHeart Departure

March 6, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• In a marked difference from the mass firings currently underway at Audacy, RAMP has confirmed that Michael Jordan has

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Virgin Music Group Adds Pope In EVP Role

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 kevincarter Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group announced the appointment of Adrian Pope as Executive Vice President, Digital Business and Global Partner Relations.

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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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Create Acquires deadmau5 Catalog

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 kevincarter Create Music Group, deadmau5

• Create Music Group (CMG) has acquired the catalogs of creative visionary, electronic music producer, deadmau5, as well as that

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Dobbins New VP/MM, Cumulus Des Moines

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media welcomes Adam Dobbins home to Des Moines, IA as the newly named VP/Market Manager for the company’s

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Westwood Swapping Out Dan With Vince

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 kevincarter Westwood One, WMAL

• Westwood One has found its replacement for conservative talk host Dan Bongino, who was recently named Deputy Director of

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NAB Announces ’25 Crystal Award Winners

March 4, 2025March 6, 2025 kevincarter NAB Crystal Awards

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) just announced the 10 winners of the 38th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards.

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Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA

March 4, 2025 kevincarter BFOA, Katz Media Group

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America proudly announces that Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media sales organization, has raised

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Slacker Extended At Alice Denver

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KALC

• Audacy Hot AC KALC (Alice 105.9)/Denver has ensured even longer-term success of its afternoon drive show, by inking a

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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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BREAKING NEWS

Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy
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Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

March 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

• UPDATING: The Audacy downsizing continues… • Rochester, NY: Hope Breen has exited her role as Producer of the Bee

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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

• Skyview Networks has completed an ownership transition, with President & CEO Steve Jones now assuming full leadership control of

iHeart New England Handled With Care
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

iHeart New England Handled With Care

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart New England Handled With Care
Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
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HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

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BFOA Operating At The Highest Level
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BFOA Operating At The Highest Level

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BFOA Operating At The Highest Level

• It is with great pride that the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) announces it has received the highest scores

Urban One Selling In Charlotte
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Urban One Selling In Charlotte

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Selling In Charlotte
RAMP Leap Of The Week: Hannah Lane!
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RAMP Leap Of The Week: Hannah Lane!

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RAMP Leap Of The Week: Hannah Lane!

LABEL LOVE

Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
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Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
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Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
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Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
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HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
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iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

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Urban One Selling In Charlotte
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Urban One Selling In Charlotte

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Selling In Charlotte
Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group
570 WWNC Enhanced With FM
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

570 WWNC Enhanced With FM

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 570 WWNC Enhanced With FM
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
Baltimore Wakes Up With Michael J & Candace
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Baltimore Wakes Up With Michael J & Candace

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Wakes Up With Michael J & Candace
Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

March 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

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