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Kaplan Named PD, iHeart’s ALT 104.5/Philly

September 8, 2023September 11, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WRFF

• Mike Kaplan has returned to iHeartMedia as the newly anointed at Program Director of WRFF (ALT 104.5)/Philadelphia. Amber Miller

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Paragon Elevates Conrad, Adds Logan

August 31, 2023 kevincarter Paragon

• Paragon has promoted Michelle Conrad to Marketing Director, overseeing Paragon’s marketing and communication efforts. Conrad, who also led Paragon’s

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ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Ups Crockett To Dir., Programming

August 18, 2023August 21, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has elevated Corey Crockett to the position of Director, Programming. The announcement was made in a memo from

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ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg Roche: Free Agent

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WWDC

• RAMP has confirmed that Greg Roche, longtime MD/afternoon driver at iHeartMedia Alternative WWDC (DC101)/Washington, DC has exited after more

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Changes At Waterloo Media Austin

July 31, 2023 kevincarter Austin City Limits Radio, KROX, Waterloo Media

• Austin-based Waterloo Media has announced programming staff changes, starting with the news that Jay Michaels has departed as PD

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Zack Wakes Up Back At The Zone

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 kevincarter Stephens Media Group, WZNE

• Stephens Media Group’s heritage Alternative WZNE (94.1 The Zone)/Rochester, NY is thrilled to announce the launch of its first

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Live 105/San Francisco Declares Holiday

July 17, 2023 kevincarter Live 105

• Audacy announced that Megan Holiday will return to the recently reborn KITS (Live 105)/San Francisco as the station’s first weekday

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve Craig Comes Home To 99X

July 10, 2023July 11, 2023 kevincarter 99X, WNNX

• We figured this long overdue radio homecoming was in the works, and this week, it becomes reality — popular

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Axelsen & ‘Soundcheck’ Return To Live 105

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 kevincarter Live 105

• Audacy is proud to announce that Soundcheck, one of the longest-running new music specialty shows in Alternative rock radio

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Audacy & Lepidi Renew Vows

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, B96

• Audacy announced a multiyear contract extension with radio and multi-media personality Julia Lepidi, who hosts The Julia Show on

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BREAKING NEWS

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

• RAMP has learned that Hartley Atkins, President of the iHeartMedia Markets Group is retiring at the end of the

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Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch recent promotions and new additions. The action begins with Emily Evans

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

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Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

• Wanna wake up in New Hampshire? Of course you do! Townsquare Country WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH has put out the interplanetary

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TELEVISION 

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

PROGRAMMING

Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
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Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
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Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
CHARITY CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

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