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Richmond — Seattle — Sacramento

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Bonneville

• Bonneville International promotes from within, naming Jim Richmond as the new SVP/Market Manager for the company’s four-station group in

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AC AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

October 21, 2025 kevincarter BARHOF

• Last Saturday, the Bay Area Radio Hall Of Fame (BARHOF) inducted its Class of 2025. Some of the distinguished

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AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025October 16, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP has learned of additional employees leaving iHeartMedia during the company’s most recent RIF: • Los Angeles: Probably the most

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iHeart Milwaukee Makes Adult Decision

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WRNW

• Smartly anticipating an impending AC format hole in the Milwaukee market, iHeartMedia swung into action on Monday and flipped

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Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Bonneville, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media is expanding its considerable broadcast footprint into San Francisco, as the company just announced that it has

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AC COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Boomer Ready For What’s Next

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 kevincarter Vox AM/FM

• Late last week RAMP connected with major market veteran Christopher “Boomer” Layfield, who informed us that he had been

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Pros On The Loose: Deanna Marie

September 19, 2025September 21, 2025 kevincarter WJXA

• Deanna Marie has stepped away from her evening show, Real Life with Deanna on Midwest Communications’ AC WJXA (Mix

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Kathy Romano: B101’s New ‘Queen Bee’

September 15, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WBEB

• Audacy AC WBEB (B101)/Philadelphia has availed itself of the valuable market equity possessed by Kathy Romano, hiring her to

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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced a pair of leadership promotions and a major programming appointment designed to strengthen operations and growth

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Pros On The Loose: Jason Burns

September 1, 2025 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, John Tesh

• RAMP has learned that Jason Burns has exited as the voice and lead engineer of The John Tesh Radio

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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

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Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
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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
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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
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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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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
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WGN’s Bertrand Announces Retirement

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

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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
NSAI Announces Changes To Board
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NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NSAI Announces Changes To Board
Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai Welcomes Amanda Hensel

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