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Bertolucci & Martin Step Down At iHeart

November 8, 2024November 11, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KFI-AM, KLAC

• There has been a seismic disruption inside the iHeartMedia broadcast complex in Burbank, as Robin Bertolucci, longtime PD of

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Jenny & Tony Out At KSMG/San Antonio

November 7, 2024 kevincarter KSMG

• Cox Media Group Hot AC KSMG (HITS 105.3)/San Antonio has released morning duo Jenny Lee and Tony Cortez. While

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CLASSIC HIP HOP DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Shannon Renee: Free Agent

November 7, 2024 kevincarter WMGC

• Late last week we reported that Beasley Classic Hip Hop WMGC (105.1 The Bounce)/Detroit had laid off morning show

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Milwaukee Suddenly Feeling Froggy

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 kevincarter Milwaukee Radio Alliance

• The Milwaukee Radio Alliance has launched a new Country radio station to serve the fine folks of Southeastern Wisconsin

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

It’s Almost ‘Almost Acoustic Xmas’

November 7, 2024 kevincarter KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles will host its 33rd annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, presented by GAIN, on Saturday,

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE TOP 40 

More Industry Layoffs Looming

November 6, 2024November 7, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus, Townsquare, WJJK, WZPL

• UPDATING: Lost under the weight of this week’s sizeable iHeart departures, RAMP has learned that Cumulus is also making

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Executive Action: Vox AM/FM/Digital

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 kevincarter Vox AM/FM

• Vermont-based Vox AM/FM/Digital announced several changes to its management structure, starting with the elevation of 16-year company veteran David

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New Orleans Now Home Of Streetz 100.3

November 4, 2024 kevincarter Core Radio Group, Streetz 100.3

• Steve Hegwood‘s Core Radio Group has further expanded its popular “Streetz” brand from Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte and Norfolk into

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Cumulus Raises Two Matching Wolves

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWKX

• We’ve been following this story since last week, and the final pieces have been moved into place — as

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

iHeart Making Massive Personnel Cuts

November 4, 2024November 8, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• UPDATING: In what we are being told by several sources is “the mother of them all,” RAMP has learned

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BREAKING NEWS

Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
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Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) announced its 2027 Officers and Board of Directors, elected during the association’s

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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

• RCS Worldwide announced the appointment of two senior executives who will play pivotal roles in shaping the company’s product

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC STREAMING 

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

October 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Chris Cline: Free Agent
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent

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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

• Zimmer Communications has named veteran programmer and consultant Mike Stern as its new Director of Programming, effective Monday, Nov.

Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
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Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

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Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
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Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

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Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
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Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
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Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak
Robinson Assumes The GM Position
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Robinson Assumes The GM Position

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Assumes The GM Position
Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

PROGRAMMING

Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
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Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
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Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
The Show Must Go On… & Will
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

The Show Must Go On… & Will

November 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Show Must Go On… & Will
Valentine’s Day Again At Hubbard
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Valentine’s Day Again At Hubbard

October 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Again At Hubbard

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