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Morning Show Shuffle @ KGO, KSFO

February 12, 2020February 13, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KGO, KSFO

• Cumulus Media announced that its San Francisco talk stations — 810 KGO and 560 KSFO — will each debut new morning

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Spriggs Retires, Anderssen Upped @ CMG ATL

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WSB

• Cox Media Group Atlanta announced the retirement of Pete Spriggs, the longtime Director of Branding and Programming of News-Talk

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Allgeier Named GM Of Leighton Winona

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 kevincarter Leighton Broadcasting

• Leighton Broadcasting has hired veteran radio executive Jim Allgeier as General Manager of the company’s five stations in scenic Winona,

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

The Ticket Realigns Afternoons

February 10, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KTCK

• Cumulus Sports-Talk KTCK (SportsRadio 1310/96.7 The Ticket)/Dallas, three-time Marconi Award winner for Best All Sports Station in America yesterday

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KYW/Philly Pacts With Local TV

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, KYW-AM

• Entercom Philadelphia announced a multiplatform content distribution partnership with NBC across all broadcast channels, websites and social media platforms.

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

Public Radio Creates California Newsroom

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 kevincarter NPR

• Public radio stations across California are teaming up with NPR to create a regional newsroom to increase coverage of

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Spotify Acquiring Simmons’ The Ringer

February 5, 2020February 6, 2020 kevincarter Spotify, The Ringer

• Spotify has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Ringer, a leading creator of sports, entertainment and pop

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SYNDICATION 

Limbaugh Battling Advanced Lung Cancer

February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 kevincarter Premiere Networks, Rush Limbaugh

• UPDATED: Longtime conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh shocked his audience at the close of Monday’s show when he announced he

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Busy Weekend For iHeart Madison

January 31, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WTSO

• iHeartMedia Madison is in for a busy weekend, what with that “Big Game” and all, as the company announced

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Tyler Media Pros On The Loose

January 30, 2020 kevincarter Tyler Media

• RAMP has learned that Tyler Media Oklahoma City has downsized several key local employees in favor of syndicated programming. Listed

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BREAKING NEWS

Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

• BMI announced the appointment of Todd Horvath as President & Chief Operating Officer, effective Jan. 26. In this new

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DIGITAL

Burgess-Related Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Burgess-Related Executive Action

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess-Related Executive Action

• Music industry veterans Dr. Richard James Burgess, MBE, and Ace Burgess this week announced the launch of AudioNumber and

Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
Stratus Now Available Everywhere
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Stratus Now Available Everywhere

January 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stratus Now Available Everywhere
MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC SALES STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

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WGN’s Bertrand Achieves Lifetime Achievement
AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WGN’s Bertrand Achieves Lifetime Achievement

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGN’s Bertrand Achieves Lifetime Achievement

• WGN Radio/Chicago is proud to announce that the RTDNA Foundation and their 2026 First Amendment Awards has honored Steve

Burgess-Related Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Burgess-Related Executive Action

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess-Related Executive Action
Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
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Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

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Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE 

Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

PROGRAMMING

‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue
Family First For Scott Jameson
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Family First For Scott Jameson

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Family First For Scott Jameson
Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego
2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1

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