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Jay Dixon Joins Radio One Philly

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• Radio One Philadelphia, an Urban One station, has named veteran programming and consultant Jay Dixon as the new Program Director of

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

RCA Promo Pros Promoted

April 3, 2019 kevincarter RCA Records

• Stay tuned for the official quote-filled announcements, but RAMP has gone ahead and confirmed that RCA Records has elevated three

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Browning In Sunny Melbourne

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Joe Browning has been tapped as Operations Manager of Cumulus Media’s four-station group in Melbourne, FL, and he will also serve

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AC FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Wanted: OM For Saga Des Moines

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 kevincarter Des Moines Radio Group, Saga Communications

• Saga Communications’ Des Moines Radio Group is losing one of its most valued 25-year programmers, as Scott Allen announced his

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

Something Funny Happening In Seattle

April 3, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KBKS

• After months of laughing, iHeartMedia Top 40 KBKS (106.1 Kiss FM)/Seattle finally introduced the winners of the “Seattle’s Funniest Person”

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS VOICEOVER 

KCBS Debuts Audio, Visual Rebranding

April 2, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KCBS-AM

• Entercom All-News outlet KCBS-AM & KFRC-FM (KCBS All News)/San Francisco prepares to mark its 51st year in the format in

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Buchmann Downsized From KGB/San Diego

April 2, 2019April 4, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KGB-FM

• NOTE BOB’s UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS: In a completely left-field development, RAMP has learned that veteran programmer and personality Bob Buchmann has

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Reviver Launches DAVMORECORDS

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 kevincarter DAVMORECORDS, Reviver Entertainment Group

• Reviver Entertainment Group announced the formation of a new label imprint, DAVMORECORDS. Named in honor of the legendary Moe

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC URBAN 

Summer Jam Hotter Than Ever

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 kevincarter Hot 97 Summer Jam

• Emmis Hip Hop headquarters WQHT (HOT 97)/New York ripped the wrapping paper off of the line-up for its 26th annual

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS MORNING SHOWS 

Get Well, Kristen Gates!

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia. WUBL

• We are sending our best wishes to Kristen Gates, longtime morning co-host on iHeartMedia Country WUBL (94.9 The Bull)/Atlanta,

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BREAKING NEWS

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

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DIGITAL

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York

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Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

LABEL LOVE

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
AWARDS CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
Condolences: Ray Caviano
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

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