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COUNTRY

BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Big D & Bubba New Hosts Of ‘Honky Tonkin”

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 kevincarter Big D and Bubba, Compass Media Networks

• After a decade as host of Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence, Country star Tracy Lawrence announced that he will

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lindsey Named Chair/CEO, Sony Music Nashville

November 18, 2024November 19, 2024 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music announced the appointment of Taylor Lindsey as Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Nashville, beginning in January.

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ADULT HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Woodward Bulking Up In Springfield

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 kevincarter Woodward Communications

• Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI) is seriously increasing its fairly fresh footprint the Springfield, IL market with the pending acquisition

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS Offering ‘Free Agent’ Rate

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS 2025) is offering a special reduced registration rate to support industry professionals who have been

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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 COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Milwaukee Suddenly Feeling Froggy

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 kevincarter Milwaukee Radio Alliance

• The Milwaukee Radio Alliance has launched a new Country radio station to serve the fine folks of Southeastern Wisconsin

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Executive Action: Vox AM/FM/Digital

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 kevincarter Vox AM/FM

• Vermont-based Vox AM/FM/Digital announced several changes to its management structure, starting with the elevation of 16-year company veteran David

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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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Old Dominion Tops CRS 25 Acoustic Alley

October 29, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Reigning seven-time ACM and six-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Old Dominion, will be featured in an exclusive

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Seattle’s AM WolfPack Adds PM Drive In Phoenix

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KKWF, KMLE

• The Morning Wolfpack at Audacy Country KKWF (100.7 The Wolf)/Seattle is now enjoying some sweet interstate brand extension, as

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BREAKING NEWS

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

• UPDATED: After a remarkable 35-year stretch with Hubbard’s All-News behemoth 103.5 WTOP/Washington, DC, the last 28 in the top

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DIGITAL

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

• Red Apple Audio Networks recently announced the impending launch of the Worldwide News Network, the new 24-hour syndicated national

Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’
CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Forecloses On ‘Big Jim’s House’
WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

LABEL LOVE

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

PROGRAMMING

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

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