FORMAT FLIPS – Page 153 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Compass Pulls Off Executive Hat Trick

March 28, 2024 kevincarter Compass Media Networks

• Compass Media Networks announces the elevation of Robert Blum, Tyler Brewer, and Chris Kleiber, who will collectively oversee the

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Hudacek Named Pres., Rounder Records

March 28, 2024 kevincarter Concord, Rounder Records

• Concord announced the hire of industry veteran Stephanie Hudacek as President of Rounder Records, emphasizing Concord’s commitment to the

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Pinfield Takes PM Drive At 88.5, The SoCal Sound

March 28, 2024April 1, 2024 kevincarter 88.5

• Veteran radio and television host Matt Pinfield is joining non-comm Triple A 88.5-FM (The SoCal Sound)/Los Angeles, as the

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Dennis Reese Exiting RCA Nashville

March 27, 2024March 28, 2024 kevincarter RCA Nashville

• RAMP has learned that Dennis Reese will be leaving RCA Nashville after a seven-year run, effective April 1, as

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WBUR Offers Buyouts To Cut Budget

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 kevincarter WBUR

• Boston NPR affiliate WBUR 90.9 announced employee buyouts Tuesday in an effort to close a multimillion-dollar budget deficit and

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Beasley Boston Marathon Partnership

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group Boston is excited to announce their newly minted, multi-year partnership with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)

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Hallwood Lands ‘PushaRod’ As VP/A&R

March 26, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter Hallwood Media

• Hallwood, a full-service record label and management company, announced today that Roderick “PushaRod” Bullock has joined the company as

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McCormick Awarded Middays At The Current

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• Minneapolis Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul promotes from within and elevates Zach McCormick from overnights/fill-in to

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Treasure Coast Welcomes ‘Coast 103.7’

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WQOL

• iHeartMedia Classic Hits WQOL/Vero Beach, FL has relaunched as Coast 103.7, with a focus on “Variety from the ’80s

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CRS ’25 Seeks Committee Members

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is now accepting applications for [your name here] to become a member of the