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Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to spin off its Brookings, SD radio stations to

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 kevincarter HEY NOW Records

• On the heels of the recent launch of HEY NOW Records, a streamlined independent label built around the premise

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

WFUV GM Singleton Announces Retirement

March 24, 2026March 25, 2026 kevincarter WFUV

• After nearly four decades of service to Fordham University’s influential WFUV/New York, General Manager Chuck Singleton announced his impending

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TOP 40 

iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 kevincarter Atlantic Records, Bruno Mars, iHeartMedia

• In a move that could reshape how albums are introduced in the streaming era, iHeartMedia and TikTok recently debuted

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

March 23, 2026March 22, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WSSR

• After a weekend of stunting with a menu of lovely, non-threatening on-hold/waiting room music, Connoisseur Media’s now former suburban

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Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 kevincarter LM Communications, WCDA, WGKS

• A familiar voice in Lexington, KY radio will soon have a new home — beginning Monday, March 30, Mandy

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WSSR Counting Down To… Something

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WSSR

• Connoisseur’s suburban Chicago Hot AC WSSR (Star 96.7)/Joliet, IL transitioned into stunt mode this morning and is currently featuring

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DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?

March 20, 2026 kevincarter CBS News Radio

By Kevin Gershan, exclusively for RAMP. “On May 22, CBS News Radio will go silent after nearly a century, ending

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

March 20, 2026March 23, 2026 kevincarter CBS News Radio

• UPDATED: CBS News is shuttering its nearly century-old CBS News Radio division, part of 6% staff cuts as announced

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Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

March 19, 2026 kevincarter WXPN

• After four decades of soundtracking childhoods across the region and beyond as host of the Peabody Award-winning show Kids

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BREAKING NEWS

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

• Following this week’s frequency expansion of 98.5 KBAY (Bay Country)/San Jose, Connoisseur Media has announced several programming leadership changes

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
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Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
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Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
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Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
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NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

• Minnesota Public Radio Triple A The Current/Minneapolis-St. Paul is joining forces with fellow non-comms Radio Milwaukee and 101.9 Converge

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
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Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston

LABEL LOVE

Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
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Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
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Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

July 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
Promo Motion At Beggars Group
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Promo Motion At Beggars Group

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promo Motion At Beggars Group
Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

PROGRAMMING

NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launches FM Sports-Talk In Houston
KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
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KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5

July 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KBAY Officially Expands To 98.5
DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DUDE Mornings Sounding REEL Good
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

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