FORMAT FLIPS – Page 11 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter WCNN

• In June we initially announced that John Kincade was leaving his morning co-host spot on Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5

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Executive Action: Hope Media Group

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Hope Media Group

• Houston-based Hope Media Group, the ministry behind KSBJ, WayFM, Vida Unida, Worship 24/7, and Hope Nation has named Nick

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UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Saga Communications, WOGK, WRUF, WYND

• The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) and Saga Communications, Inc. announced a new seven-year Joint

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WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Worldwide News Network

• Red Apple’s Worldwide News Network (WWNN) is stepping into the weekend business and financial news space with the launch

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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 kevincarter Kautz and Associates

• Veteran music industry executive Andrew Kautz announces the launch of his new Nashville-based firm, Kautz & Associates, which he

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Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Following the recent departure of morning co-host John Kincade, Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia announced a revised weekday

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Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) hosted the 2026 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Monday, Aug. 3, at

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iHeart Extends With Ellen K

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 kevincarter Ellen K, iHeartMedia, KOST

• iHeartMedia Los Angeles announced that award-winning on air personality Ellen K has signed a new multi-year extension to continue

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Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KBUL

• Mason Stanfield makes his triumphant return to the Cumulus crew as he rejoins the company, this time as Operations

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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Sony Music Entertainment

• After more than three decades in the music industry, the past 26 years with Sony Music Entertainment, Caryl Atwood,