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Redding The New Home Of True Oldies

February 13, 2024 kevincarter Results Radio

• Results Radio LLC in Redding, CA announces a format change for KKXS/Shingletown-Redding from Sports-Talk XS Sports 96.1 to Oldies

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Clarke Ingram Signs Off

November 26, 2023 kevincarter Clarke Ingram

• We were deeply saddened this weekend to learn of the passing of legendary programmer and air personality Clarke Ingram,

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OLDIES 

Buffalo’s Own Tom Donahue Retiring

September 26, 2023 kevincarter BIG WECK

• After 55 years on Buffalo radio, the last 15 years in morning drive on The Big WECK, “Buffalo’s Oldies

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FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Alpha Elevates Fox & Palacios

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 kevincarter Alpha Media, KKBB, KLLY

• Alpha Media Bakersfield has made two programming department adjustments, starting with Erik Fox, PD of Top 40 KLLY (Energy

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Come ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ In Des Moines

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Saga’s Des Moines Radio Group (DMRG) in scenic Des Moines, IA is actively seeking a talented human to serve

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Bob Bittner

May 30, 2023 kevincarter

• New England radio fans are saddened by the passing of Bob Bittner, lifetime broadcaster and the owner/operator of the

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES OLDIES 

Condolences: Philly Icon Jerry Blavat

January 22, 2023 kevincarter Jerry Blavat

• Legendary Philadelphia disc jockey Jerry Blavat, also known as “The Geator with the Heater” and “The Boss with the

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

Legendary Broadcaster Art Laboe Gone At 97

October 10, 2022October 12, 2022 kevincarter Art Laboe, KDAY

• We are deeply saddened to report the passing of pioneering radio icon, Art Laboe, the man who is credited

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Lady La Drives Phoenix Home

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 kevincarter KAJM, Sierra H Broadcasting

• Sierra H Broadcasting Phoenix has secured the considerable talents of market veteran Lady La to do afternoons at Rhythmic

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AC FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

O’Donnell Comes Home To Albany Broadcasting

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 kevincarter Albany Broadcasting

• Upstate New York radio favorite Terry O’Donnell makes his triumphant return to Pamal’s Albany Broadcasting facility, this time as

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BREAKING NEWS

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer J Love has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s San Jose-San Francisco

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Paris-based Believe — has named Nicki Shamel as

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

• iHeartMedia Norfolk has moved its local Black Information Network (BIN) affiliate from 105.3FM (WNOH), up the dial to 92.1

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
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Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!

LABEL LOVE

Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
Condolences: Chuck Mangione
AC CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Chuck Mangione
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
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A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America
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Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

PROGRAMMING

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
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Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!
The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
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B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

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