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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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES STREAMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Executive Action Inside iHeart LA

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Los Angeles announced several key leadership promotions — (Pictured, l-r): Jeff Thomas, a 26-year iHeart veteran, has been

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Concord Closes On $850 Mil In Sr. Notes

October 28, 2024 kevincarter Concord

• Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has successfully closed a new series of $850 million in senior notes

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Beasley Names New CFO

October 24, 2024October 25, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Lauren Burrows Coleman as Chief Financial Officer, effective Friday, Nov. 1.

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Concord Acquires Daddy Yankee Catalog

October 18, 2024October 20, 2024 kevincarter Concord, Daddy Yankee

• Concord announced that it has concluded the purchase of key elements of the music publishing and master recording catalog

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Rusty Walker Window Now Open!

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announced that the window is now open to apply for the Rusty Walker Scholarship

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Entravision Executive Action

October 16, 2024 kevincarter Entravision

• Entravision Communications Corporation announced several key leadership appointments: Juan Navarro has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer, Marcelo Gaete has

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Carolla Completes Newman Collection

October 10, 2024 kevincarter Adam Carolla, John Clay Wolfe

• Comedian, podcast host and serious car enthusiast Adam Carolla and GIVE ME THE VIN™ founder/national radio host John Clay

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MusiCares® Here To Help Music Pros

October 9, 2024 kevincarter MusiCares, Recording Academy

• As music industry professionals navigate the ongoing challenges brought by this severe hurricane season, MusiCares® serves as a vital

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BFOA Streamlining Hurricane Aid Process

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation

• UPDATED: In the wake of the recent catastrophic impact of Hurricane Helene, and the impending arrival of the even

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BREAKING NEWS

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

August 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

• RAMP has learned that Beasley Media Group is cutting budgets and downsizing personnel in several markets, including Boston, Philadelphia

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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

• MCA (Music Corporation of America) is proud to announce two key additions to its digital marketing team — Sarah

Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING STREAMING 

Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING STREAMING 

Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
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Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

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Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

August 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

• RAMP has learned that Beasley Media Group is cutting budgets and downsizing personnel in several markets, including Boston, Philadelphia

Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
Norfolk’s Vibe Enhanced By Charles Black
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION URBAN AC 

Norfolk’s Vibe Enhanced By Charles Black

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Norfolk’s Vibe Enhanced By Charles Black

LABEL LOVE

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
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CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R
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MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R

PROGRAMMING

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

August 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current
Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor
The VerStandig Programming Dept.
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

The VerStandig Programming Dept.

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The VerStandig Programming Dept.

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