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Malone Leads 2019 AMA Nominees

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 kevincarter American Music Awards

• Post Malone leads the list of nominees for the 2019 American Music Awards with seven total nominations, including Artist of the

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Taylor Upped To MD @ WDVD/Detroit

October 17, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDVD

• Kendall Taylor, APD and midday personality at Cumulus Hot AC WDVD/Detroit has been awarded Music Director duties. Lance Tidwell, Director

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC SALES TOP 40 

Fanney Named GSM Of Pulse, Star/Raleigh

October 16, 2019 kevincarter Curtis Media Group

• Curtis Media Group Raleigh has named Brandon Fanney as General Sales Manager of Top 40 WWPL/WPLW (96.9/102.5 Pulse FM) and

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Michaels Headed To NRG Omaha

October 10, 2019 kevincarter NRG Media

• Long-time programming pro Jay Michaels is back in the radio trenches, as he’s been hired by NRG Radio Omaha as

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CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC SALES 

Bay Area’s Drutz To Run Alpha San Jose

October 8, 2019 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Alpha Media has tapped Bay Area radio exec David Drutz as the new VP/Market Manager of its San Jose group

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DIGITAL DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC 

RIF @ Entercom Atlanta

October 1, 2019October 2, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WSTR

• UPDATED: Entercom Atlanta has undergone a reduction in force, parting ways with Digital Program Director Rob Hamilton and Amanda Kelly,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Michaels Adds Country To His Day

October 1, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KRMD

• Jay Michaels, Operations Manager of Cumulus Shreveport, LA and PD of Hot AC KQHN (Q97.3) expands his programming portfolio with

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Roddy Named PD of The Wolf & Buzz/Portland

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KRSK, KWJJ

• UPDATED: Last week we told you Scott Roddy had resigned as Brand Content Director for Hubbard Radio Adult Hits WARH

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Done Deal: McKenna PD of Star 94.1/Atlanta

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WSTR

• It’s official — as initially reported last week by RAMP, Entercom has now formally named New England radio pro

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

McKenna Traded From Boston To Atlanta

September 19, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WSTR

• Stand by for the formal, quote-laden announcement, but RAMP has learned that New England radio icon Jerry McKenna is packing for

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BREAKING NEWS

U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

• MusiCares® has named U2 — Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. — as the 2027 MusiCares

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF
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Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF

• Cumulus Sports-Talk KNBR (The Sports Leader)/San Francisco announces the welcome return of Greg Papa, longtime Bay Area sports broadcaster

U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

PROGRAMMING

Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF
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Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg Papa Comes Home To KNBR/SF
Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY
SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

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