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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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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Peterlin Upped From Nights To PM, 92.3 The Fan

November 4, 2024 kevincarter

• Audacy Sports-Talk WKRK (92.3 The Fan)/Cleveland has elevated Jonathan Peterlin from nights to afternoon drive co-host alongside Nick Wilson

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

The Wolf Howls In Providence

November 3, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWKX

• Done deal — as RAMP first reported last week, after several days of stunting, Cumulus has indeed flipped former

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CLASSIC HIP HOP DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

‘Mean Jean’ Fremont On The Loose

November 3, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGC

• RAMP has confirmed that “Mean Jean” Fremont has exited as APD and morning co-host at Beasley Classic Hip Hop

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE URBAN AC 

Remembering Jill Tracey

November 3, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WHQT

• Late last week we learned of the passing of another talented radio pro — Miami veteran Jill Tracey, former

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

Urban One Ups Its Spanish Radio Game

November 1, 2024November 4, 2024 kevincarter Urban One

• Urban One Inc. announced a Local Management Agreement (LMA) with La Mega Media, Inc., and Lazo Media LLC, taking

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TOP 40 

KXXM Leans Bilingual As ‘Mix 96.1’

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 kevincarter iHeartLatino, KXXM

• iHeartMedia San Antonio has transformed Top 40 KXXM (96.1 NOW) into Mix 96.1, “Tus Favoritas de Siempre,” now broadcasting

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

ALTered Schedule For ALT 103.7/Dallas

November 1, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KVIL

• Audacy announced a revised weekday personality lineup for KVIL (ALT 103.7)/Dallas, effective Monday, November 4: Pictured, below, (l-r): Ian

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hawke Now Running Mid-West Family Madison

October 31, 2024November 1, 2024 kevincarter Mid-West Family

• Mid-West Family Marketing Madison, WI is excited to announce the promotion of 22-year company veteran Randy Hawke from VP

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CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Detroit Icon Lee Alan

October 30, 2024October 31, 2024 kevincarter WXYZ

• Legendary longtime Detroit radio personality, marketer and promoter Lee Alan, known to his legions of fans as “Lee Alan

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BREAKING NEWS

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

• Triple Tigers Co-President Raffaella Braun has been named sole President of the label as Co-President Annie Ortmeier has stepped

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DIGITAL

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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LATEST POSTS

Coleman Validates Customer Success
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP RATINGS RESEARCH 

Coleman Validates Customer Success

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Coleman Validates Customer Success

• Coleman Insights has named Bethany Barsoian as Customer Success Manager for Validate, the company’s attribution platform that helps radio

Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

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

LABEL LOVE

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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

PROGRAMMING

Coleman Validates Customer Success
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP RATINGS RESEARCH 

Coleman Validates Customer Success

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Coleman Validates Customer Success
Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

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

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