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NEWS/TALK/SPORTS

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Ford Reconsiders, Now Keeping AM Radio

May 23, 2023May 24, 2023 kevincarter Ford Motor Company

• Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley made a lot of people happy when he announced that the company has

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BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA 

Laid Off, Schmayed Off

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 kevincarter Rizzo and Jeff

• Rizzo and Jeff just keep working! Back in March we originally told you about several significant iHeartMedia layoffs, which

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES 

WTOP/DC Seeks PM Co-Anchor

May 18, 2023 kevincarter WTOP

• Hubbard Radio’s WTOP News/Washington, DC is looking for an enterprising individual to join the team as a full-time afternoon

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ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES URBAN AC 

Fort Named GM, Cromwell Nashville

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 kevincarter Cromwell Media

• Cromwell Media Nashville Director of Sales Shawn Fort has been promoted to General Manager, effective June 15. He will

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Chad Heritage: Free Agent

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• RAMP has learned that Chad Heritage has exited as PD of Cumulus Country/News-Talk combo WGKX (Kix 106) and WKIM

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

Michaels Named Integrated Sales Mgr., CMG ATL

May 12, 2023 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group (CMG) welcomes Lisa Michaels as Integrated Sales Manager for CMG Atlanta’s Radio group, which includes News-Talk

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

TV Vet Jayne Miller Joins WBAL NewsRadio

May 9, 2023 kevincarter Hearst Television, WBAL

• Former longtime WBAL-TV/Baltimore investigative journalist Jayne Miller will host a weekly talk show on Hearst sister WBAL (NewsRadio 1090/101.5)

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Wright Time To Step Back

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 kevincarter Bonneville, KSL-AM

• After a remarkable 45-year run with Bonneville’s KSL NewsRadio/Salt Lake City, Doug Wright announced he will be retiring as

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s 670 The Score Ups Rosen & Porth

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WSCR

• Audacy announced leadership promotions for Sports-Talk WSCR-AM (670 The Score)/Chicago — Mitch Rosen has been elevated to VP/Brand Manager,

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Philpott Comes Home To Cumulus

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Jay Philpott makes his triumphant return to Cumulus Media, this time as Operations Manager of the company’s five-station group

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BREAKING NEWS

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

• After what felt like an eternal (five-year) absence, Bell Media has relaunched its beloved Windsor, Ontario-based Alternative station 89X,

NuVoodoo

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DIGITAL

House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Condolences: Gary Burbank
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: Gary Burbank

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Gary Burbank

LABEL LOVE

No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

PROGRAMMING

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

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