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Church Named OM, Alpha Media Dayton/Canton

September 1, 2022 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Clay Church has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s Dayton and Canton, OH stations — the Dayton cluster

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Tom Mitchell Exits Cumulus Syracuse

September 1, 2022September 5, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• In what can best be described as a surprising turn of events, RAMP has learned that Tom Mitchell, a

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Spicer’s Amazing Tropical Adventure

September 1, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• After a successful three-decade radio career, Cindy Spicer is preparing to take a giant step away from her dual

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Washington State Covered In News

September 1, 2022 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media Inc. has launched the Washington State News Network (WSNN), described as “the only source of local, regional,

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AC ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

A Rose Blooms In Louisville

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 kevincarter Alpha Media, WXMA

• Alpha Media pulls off a pre-Labor Day format flip, this one in Louisville, as WXMA (102.3 Jack FM) downshifts

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Tom Hanrahan On The Loose

August 31, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Tom Hanrahan, Area SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Alabama has left the company after 25 years, the last 20 with

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Moving Day At iHeart San Diego

August 31, 2022September 1, 2022 kevincarter KGB-AM, KLSD

• UPDATED: iHeartMedia San Diego will be busy on Sept.1 swapping the dial positions of two of its AM stations

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Roberts To Program KRXQ & KSEG/Sacramento

August 31, 2022September 1, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KRXQ, KSEG

• Audacy Sacramento welcomes Aaron Roberts as the new Brand Manager of Mainstream Rock KRXQ (98 Rock) and Classic Rock

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

It’s An ‘All-Casey Weekend’ On Tucson’s Drive

August 31, 2022 kevincarter Casey Kasem, KDRI

• Tucson Radio Classic Hits KDRI (The Drive 101.7 FM/AM830)/Tucson is bringing back the legendary voice of Casey Kasem and

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES SYNDICATION URBAN 

‘DeDe In The Morning’ Is Looking

August 30, 2022 kevincarter DeDe McGuire, KKDA

• Service Broadcasting Group’s Head of Content George “Geo” Cook and #TeamDeDe have launched a nationwide talent search to find

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

• UPDATED 8/7, 3pm PT: RAMP has confirmed that Cumulus is undergoing a round of restructuring, and, in the process,

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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms
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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

• SiriusXM has named Jenny Tartikoff as Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, effective August 10. Tartikoff will report

Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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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Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE URBAN URBAN AC 

Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone

• Harvey Stone, longtime President and General Manager of KBLX/San Francisco and one of the architects of modern Urban Contemporary

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
Executive Action: Hope Media Group
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Executive Action: Hope Media Group

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Hope Media Group

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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

PROGRAMMING

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
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Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
WWWN Gets Down To Business
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WWWN Gets Down To Business
Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP STREAMING 

Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

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