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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

New Career Brewing For Joe Limardi

July 16, 2019 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Yesterday we told you that Joe Limardi had tendered his resignation as Operations Manager of Townsquare Media’s Hudson Valley, NY

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Whittle Upped To Cumulus VP/Hot AC

July 15, 2019July 16, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KRBE

• Cumulus Media has promoted programming pro Leslie Whittle to Vice President, Hot AC Formats. In this new role, Whittle will

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Family First For Ralphie Marino

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 kevincarter Cape Cod, CCB Media

• Longtime New England radio pro Ralphie Marino announced he’s stepping down from his morning co-host spot on CCB Media Hot

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Salt Ready To Shake Up Hartford

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WTIC-FM, WWBX

• After seven years as co-host of the Karson & Kennedy morning show on Entercom Hot AC WWBX (Mix 104.1)/Boston,

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC 

KVGS Simplifies, Music The Star

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, KVGS

• RAMP has learned that Beasley Media Hot AC KVGS (Star 107.9)/Las Vegas has made the decision to streamline its on-air presentation,

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC TOP 40 

Ron Roberts Exits Star 94.1/Atlanta

June 18, 2019 kevincarter WSTR

• Early Tuesday evening RAMP confirmed that Ron E. Roberts has departed as PD of Entercom’s WSTR (Star 94.1)/Atlanta. No permanent replacement has

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Moreau Managing Cumulus Green Bay

June 10, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Chris Moreau has been named as the new VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Media’s Green Bay, WI group — Country WPCK (NASH FM

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

The Perfect MIX Of New Music

June 10, 2019 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTMX

• Hubbard Radio Hot AC WTMX (101.9 The MIX)/Chicago, under the direction of VP of Brand & Content Jimmy Steal is

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Curtis Media Raleigh Launches Hot AC

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 kevincarter Curtis Media Group, WPLW

• Curtis Media Group Raleigh got busy today and flipped WQDR-AM 570 (and its giant 92.9 translator) from Classic Country to

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FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC 

WPLJ & WRQX Pros Now Available!

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WPLJ, WRQX

• UPDATED: When WPLJ/New York and WRQX (Mix 107.3)/Washington went dark last Friday evening, the listeners were not the only ones

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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

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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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
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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

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 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

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

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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
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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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