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CLASSIC HITS

BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Inland Northwest Launches Classic Hits KRPL

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 kevincarter KRPL

• After days of stunting with a continuous loop of “Whipped Cream” by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, Inland

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Forecast: Sunny, 100% Chance of Gammons

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 kevincarter WCSN

• Portside Media Classic Hits WCSN (Sunny 105.7), “The Voice Of Paradise,” serving the scenic Orange Beach-Gulf Shores, AL region,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Taps Todd Cavanah As VP/Classic Hits

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-FM

• Cumulus Media has appointed Todd Cavanah as Vice President of Classic Hits for the company. Cavanah will provide content

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CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Stephen King’s Stations Going Dark

December 2, 2024 kevincarter Stephen King, WKIT, WZON

• Zone Corporation, the Maine-based radio company owned by author Stephen King, announced Monday that it will soon “hit 2

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Pamal Programming Dept.

November 24, 2024December 1, 2024 kevincarter Pamal Broadcasting

• There has been a flurry of pre-Thanksgiving activity in the hallways of Pamal’s clusters in Rutland, VT and equally

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Classic Rock/Classic Hits PD, Albuquerque

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 kevincarter American General Media, KABG, KIOT

• American General Media (AGM) Albuquerque now has a prime programming position open, as Sam Newton has resigned as PD

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Nyren Upped To RVP, Adds Twin Cities To Chicago

November 21, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Congrats to Marv Nyren, who has served as VP/Market Manager of Cumulus Chicago since 2017, on his elevation to

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE LITE AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Merry Mass iHeart Xmas!

November 15, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia’s annual gigantic station flips to holiday music kicked off Friday with more than 85 stations across the country

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

DVMG Phoenix Sold To Mike Cutchall

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 kevincarter Zelus eSports

• In early August we first reported that Desert Valley Media Group was selling its Phoenix radio stations — Rhythmic

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE TOP 40 

More Industry Layoffs Looming

November 6, 2024November 7, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus, Townsquare, WJJK, WZPL

• UPDATING: Lost under the weight of this week’s sizeable iHeart departures, RAMP has learned that Cumulus is also making

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody
BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES COUNTRY 

Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody

• Last night we learned that Country Radio Hall of Famer Bill Cody passed away Tuesday afternoon at the age

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DIGITAL

Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

• Warner Music Group announced an agreement to acquire Sureel AI. The acquisition advances WMG’s mission to ensure that artists,

ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

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WBBB/Raleigh Adds Brittain In Afternoons
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

WBBB/Raleigh Adds Brittain In Afternoons

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WBBB/Raleigh Adds Brittain In Afternoons

• Curtis Media Group Adult Hits 96.1 WBBB/Raleigh announced the addition of veteran broadcaster Christy Brittain as the station’s new

Chumley Wakes Up On WQIK/Jacksonville
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Chumley Wakes Up On WQIK/Jacksonville

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chumley Wakes Up On WQIK/Jacksonville
Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

PROGRAMMING

Chumley Wakes Up On WQIK/Jacksonville
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Chumley Wakes Up On WQIK/Jacksonville

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chumley Wakes Up On WQIK/Jacksonville
KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRIPLE A 

VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO RAMP STREAMING 

Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

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