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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

• Frank Beard, the drummer of ZZ Top for nearly 60 years, has died at the age of 77. According

• Serious changes are underway at Audacy’s WSTR (Star 94)/Atlanta — following the recent departure of Brand Manager Emily Boldon,

• iHeartMedia’s KVET (AM 1300 The Zone)/Austin, the radio flagship for University of Texas Athletics, announced the expansion of The

• After an unplanned two-month hiatus, iHeartMedia announced the welcome return of Bob Delmont to reclaim his former longtime midday

What Radio Taught Me About Life — A RAMP Guest Editorial by Kevin Gershan There may not be another profession

• Nick Rivers has joined Beasley Charlotte as APD for WSOC (Country 103.7) and AC WKQC (K104.7), starting Aug. 24.

• Independent publishing standout Tape Room Music has promoted Caroline Hodson from Director to Vice President, A&R. “Caroline is one

• After what can best be described as a “cup of coffee,” Lee Harris is out at Red Apple Media

• Warner Records Nashville reshapes its marketing team structure with the announcement of several staff promotions and newly created roles

• Congrats to veteran programmer JJ Hale, has resigned his position as Director of Programming, Central Region for Total Media