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Mornings Open At Detroit’s Bounce

August 22, 2022August 23, 2022 kevincarter WMGC

• RAMP has confirmed that Beasley Detroit has parted ways with Zannie K. (Glover), PD of Throwback WMGC (105.1 The

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The Spear Launches & Lands In Tallahassee

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• After weekend of stunting with festive Christmas music, iHeartMedia Classic Hip Hop WTLY-1270 AM/Tallahassee has been reborn as Sports-Talk

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Squintz Expands Focus On KSFM & KRBQ

August 11, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KRBQ, KSFM

• Audacy has promoted DJ Squintz, MD/night jock on Rhythmic 102.5 KSFM/Sacramento to Asst. Brand Manager of KSFM and Classic

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Miss Jones To Mornings On NYC’s Block

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 kevincarter WXBK

• Audacy welcomes tri-state radio veteran of Miss Jones as the new morning show host for WXBK (94.7 The Block)/New

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Philly Ready To Christen ‘Lady B Way’

July 25, 2022 kevincarter Radio One, WPPZ

• Radio One Philadelphia, in partnership with the City of Philadelphia and the Hip Hop Library will honor Philly radio

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Jammin’ 105.7/Las Vegas Ups Thump & Picazzo

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, KOAS

• Beasley’s KOAS (Jammin’ 105.7)/Las Vegas, “Old School & More” announces two major staff adjustments: 1) Marlon “DJ Thump” Rice

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Crisco Bounces Across The Street

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 kevincarter KZCE, Sierra H Broadcasting

• Longtime Phoenix radio veteran and community activist Crisco Kidd has emerged from a two-month hiatus and announced he’s joining

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Yancey Named Asst. Brand Mgr., 94.7 The Block

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WXBK

• Audacy has promoted André Yancey to Assistant Brand Manager of Classic Hip Hop WXBK (94.7 The Block)/New York. To

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Remembering DJ Kay Slay

April 18, 2022 kevincarter Hot 97

• Hip hop legend DJ Kay Slay, who for more than 20 years hosted The Drama Hour on HOT 97/New

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KRBQ/SF Rebrands As 102.1 JAMS

April 15, 2022April 18, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KRBQ

• As first tipped in today’s RAMP, Audacy has rebranded Classic Hip Hop KRBQ/San Francisco, dropping its Q102.1 slogan in

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BREAKING NEWS

Howard Stern Set To Speak, Sept. 2
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Stern Set To Speak, Sept. 2

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Stern Set To Speak, Sept. 2

• Several weeks ago, a large segment of the entertainment media — excluding RAMP — bit down hard on an

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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%
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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

• BIA Advisory Services’ revised 2025 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast projects total local advertising revenue to reach $169 billion this

Executive Action: River House Artists
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Executive Action: River House Artists

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Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer
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Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer

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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
Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
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Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

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Pros On The Loose: Bethany Kent
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Pros On The Loose: Bethany Kent

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Bethany Kent

• Experienced marketing pro Bethany Kent is now available, as her position as Director of Music Initiatives for Audacy has

Howard Stern Set To Speak, Sept. 2
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Stern Set To Speak, Sept. 2

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Stern Set To Speak, Sept. 2
Adams Named President, WCM Nashville
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Adams Named President, WCM Nashville

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Named President, WCM Nashville

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Adams Named President, WCM Nashville
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Adams Named President, WCM Nashville

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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records
Executive Action: River House Artists
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Executive Action: River House Artists

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: River House Artists
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
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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

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Howard Stern Set To Speak, Sept. 2
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Stern Set To Speak, Sept. 2

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Stern Set To Speak, Sept. 2
Bernstein’s Back… & Unfiltered!
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Bernstein’s Back… & Unfiltered!

August 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bernstein’s Back… & Unfiltered!
Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maximum Harmony At c89.5/Seattle
Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night

August 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cook & Gaines New Hosts Of PickleJar Up All Night
Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton
AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hall Of Fame Career For Jona Denz-Hamilton
WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era

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