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CLASSIC ROCK

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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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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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Cumulus Making Big Bay Area Moves

November 15, 2024November 18, 2024 kevincarter KGO, KNBR, KSAN, KSFO

• On the heels of Friday’s departure of Lamont & Tonelli from mornings on Cumulus Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 The

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Lamont & Tonelli Exit KSAN/San Francisco

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KSAN, Lamont and Tonelli

• Well, that was short notice…. Lamont & Tonelli, longtime morning hosts on Cumulus Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 The Bone)/San

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Gilbert & Gersten Take On The Wolves

November 14, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWKX

• Last month Cumulus flipped WWKX (Hot 106)/Providence to Classic Rock as 106.3 The Wolf, a mirror image of sister

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

John Boy & Billy Leaving Longtime Flagship

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 kevincarter John Boy and Billy, Premiere Networks

• After nearly four decades in mornings on iHeartMedia Classic Rock WRFX (99.7 The Fox)/Charlotte, RAMP has confirmed that The

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Wanted: Classic Rock/Country PD, Tri-Cities

November 11, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus is actively in the hunt for an experienced Program Director to take the reins of Classic Rock 101.5

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Cumulus Raises Two Matching Wolves

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWKX

• We’ve been following this story since last week, and the final pieces have been moved into place — as

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

iHeart Making Massive Personnel Cuts

November 4, 2024November 8, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• UPDATING: In what we are being told by several sources is “the mother of them all,” RAMP has learned

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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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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

• iHeartMedia San Francisco has named Annalee Gould as Senior Vice President of Sales for the seven-brand group, effective Monday,

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
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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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

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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

• The Radio Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2025 Thursday evening, October 30, at the 2025 Radio Hall

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement
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Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End Retirement

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Debbie Wagner Announces Year-End 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
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2025
Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Radio Minus Steve Kingston?

October 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Minus Steve Kingston?
Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stars Shine Brighter In Suburban Chicago
Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION TRANSACTIONS 

Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook
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
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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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