FORMAT FLIPS – Page 254 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Simone Inks Extension At 710 WOR/NY

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 kevincarter 710 WOR

• iHeartMedia News-Talk 710 WOR/New York announced that midday talent Mark Simone, the longest-running talk show host in New York

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Remembering Gary Wright

September 4, 2023September 5, 2023 kevincarter Gary Wright

• We’ve lost another legend — musician Gary Wright, best known for his 1976 hits “Dream Weaver,” and “Love Is

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KEXP/Seattle Schedule Remixed

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 kevincarter KEXP

• Seattle-based public broadcaster and music discovery nonprofit KEXP announced details of its ambitious schedule change, effective Sept. 13 —

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‘Big Joe’ Dubin Comes Home To The Game

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 kevincarter Cromwell Media, WPRT

• Longtime Nashville radio and television personality “Big Joe” Dubin is returning to Cromwell Sports-Talk WPRT (102.5/106.3 The Game) as

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Power 106 Jock Hit By Flying 50 Cent Mic

August 31, 2023September 3, 2023 kevincarter KPWR

• Hip Hop star 50 Cent is now a suspect in a criminal felony battery report after he threw a

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Bendixen Joins Corus In Dual Talk Role

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 kevincarter Corus

• Veteran Canadian News-Talk programmer Mike Bendixen has been appointed National Director of Talk Radio for Corus Entertainment and Director

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Youngblood Joins MCA Nashville

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 kevincarter MCA Nashville

• MCA Nashville has hired promo veteran Megan Youngblood as its Director of Promotion covering the west coast, effective immediately.

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Paragon Elevates Conrad, Adds Logan

August 31, 2023 kevincarter Paragon

• Paragon has promoted Michelle Conrad to Marketing Director, overseeing Paragon’s marketing and communication efforts. Conrad, who also led Paragon’s

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Executive Action: Hope Media Group

August 30, 2023 kevincarter Hope Media Group

• Hope Media Group has named Mike McCall as Chief of Donor Engagement. McCall brings with him over three decades

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Candy On The Loose

August 30, 2023 kevincarter Sierra H Broadcasting

• John Candelaria exited as Program Director of Sierra H Broadcasting Classic Hip Hop KZCE (101.1 The Bounce) and Rhythmic