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PD Wanted: Detroit’s Bounce & Kiss

May 13, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WDMK, WMGC

• Beasley Media Group Detroit has put out the planetwide call for a talented On-Air Program Director to lead Rhythmic

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Pio Ferro Joins Meruelo Media As SVP/Audio Brands

May 2, 2024May 3, 2024 kevincarter KDAY, KLLI, KLOS, KPWR, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media, owner of KPWR (Power 106), KLLI (Cali 93.9), 95.5 KLOS, 93.5 KDAY, and KWHY-22 TV/Los Angeles announced

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SALES URBAN AC 

MARC Radio Strikes Right Ballance

May 2, 2024 kevincarter MARC Radio Group

• Veteran radio pro Lance Ballance has returned to his home state of Florida as the newly named General Sales

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Phoenix Welcomes ‘Power 98.3: Reimagined’

April 29, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR

• As promised, Desert Valley Media Group Phoenix unveiled “the New Sound” of KKFR (Power 98.3) at noon Monday, downshifting

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SYNDICATION 

Power Fluctuation In Phoenix

April 28, 2024April 29, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, Skyview Networks

• RAMP has learned that major structural changes are afoot at Desert Valley Media Group Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix —

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC 

Condolences: “Amy O” Garza

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, KBTE

• Earlier today we learned of the tragic passing of “Amy O” Garza, popular longtime afternoon personality and Content Director

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iHeart ATL Swaps Power & The Beat

April 16, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WWPW

• iHeartMedia Atlanta made two concurrent format moves at noon today, swapping the programming of Top 40 WWPW (Power 96.1)

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC URBAN 

Condolences: Mister Cee

April 10, 2024April 14, 2024 kevincarter Hot 97, WXBK

• The family of pioneering Hip Hop DJ Mister Cee confirmed that he has died. No cause of death has

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Beasley Boston Marathon Partnership

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group Boston is excited to announce their newly minted, multi-year partnership with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC URBAN 

Hallwood Lands ‘PushaRod’ As VP/A&R

March 26, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter Hallwood Media

• Hallwood, a full-service record label and management company, announced today that Roderick “PushaRod” Bullock has joined the company as

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BREAKING NEWS

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

• Howard Stern laid off nearly a dozen staffers earlier this week, according to Page Six, because he’s reportedly preparing

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Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
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Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

• Cumulus Media and Xperi Inc. announced that Cumulus has signed on as the first commercial licensee for the DTS

Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

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‘HJY’s Paul & Al Announce Retirement
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

‘HJY’s Paul & Al Announce Retirement

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘HJY’s Paul & Al Announce Retirement

• The end of the illustrious “Paul & Al Era” at iHeartMedia’s WHJY (94HJY)/Providence will soon come to its inevitable

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH STREAMING 

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
River House Debuts The House Management
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River House Debuts The House Management

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on River House Debuts The House Management
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

PROGRAMMING

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH STREAMING 

Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Downshifting To One-Day Week?
Last Conclave Names Last Rockwell Winners
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Last Conclave Names Last Rockwell Winners

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Last Conclave Names Last Rockwell Winners
Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology
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Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Promotes Roldan To Head Of Technology
Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur’s Robby & Emily Now Nationwide
Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

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