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Radio.Cloud, Throwback Nation Getting Serious

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 kevincarter Radio.Cloud, Throwback Brands

• Building on their existing relationship, syndicator Throwback Brands and cloud-native automation platform Radio.Cloud announced a long term agreement. Throwback

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Garth Channel Rides Again

October 24, 2023October 23, 2023 kevincarter Garth Brooks, TuneIn

• TuneIn and the SEVENS Radio Network announced that, back by popular demand, The Garth Channel is relaunching this fall

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

WGRR’s O’Brien & Coyle Announce Retirement

October 23, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WGRR

• Cincinnati radio fixtures Chris O’Brien and Janeen Coyle, the longtime hosts of the “Married with Microphones” morning show on

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Cavanah Named PD of WLS-FM/Chicago

October 23, 2023October 24, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-FM

• Cumulus Media has appointed Todd Cavanah as the new Program Director of Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM/Chicago. It’s safe to

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‘Tis The Season For Almost Acoustic Xmas

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 kevincarter KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles proudly announces the host KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmasreturns to the Kia Forum on Dec.

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Condolences: Steven Gaspar

October 22, 2023 kevincarter KLOS

• Steve Gaspar, who notably worked alongside the legendary Buzz Bennett and went on to serve as Promotions Director at

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Executive Action: Vermont Public

October 22, 2023 kevincarter Vermont Public

• The Vermont Public Board of Directors announced that President & CEO Scott Finn (left) is stepping down from the

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CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Remembering Dusty Street

October 22, 2023October 23, 2023 kevincarter Dusty Street, KROQ

• We were saddened to learn that Ms. Dusty Street, one of the pioneers of rock radio as we know

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Nashville’s River Adds Manno To Mornings

October 20, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WRVW

• iHeartMedia Top 40 WRVW (107.5 The River)/Nashville welcomes major market veteran Kevin Manno as the newest member of its

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Indy’s Own Jim Denny Retiring From WFMS

October 20, 2023October 22, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS

• Country Radio Hall of Famer Jim Denny, who has been a fixture on the morning show for the past

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BREAKING NEWS

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
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Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

• RAMP has learned that Hartley Atkins, President of the iHeartMedia Markets Group is retiring at the end of the

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Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch recent promotions and new additions. The action begins with Emily Evans

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

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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.
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

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Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth
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Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

• Wanna wake up in New Hampshire? Of course you do! Townsquare Country WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH has put out the interplanetary

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
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Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
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Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
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Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
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Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
CHARITY CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

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