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Motown’s Vaughn Joins 105.1 The Bounce

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGC

• Beasley Media Group Detroit welcomes Nikki Vaughn into the family as the new midday personality on Rhythmic WMGC (105.1 The

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FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Alpha Media Launches WE 102.9/Amarillo

July 11, 2019 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Just over a month ago we reported that Alpha Media had augmented its Amarillo, TX cluster with the $250,000

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC URBAN 

Wayno Named VP/A&R @ Asylum

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 kevincarter Asylum Records, Warner Music Group

• Wayne “Wayno” Clark has joined Asylum Records, Warner Music Group’s indie-spirited, streaming-focused imprint, as Vice President, A&R. In this role,

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Nimene Named SVP/Urban @ Def Jam

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 kevincarter Def Jam

• In a move that will strengthen Def Jam Recordings‘ promotion initiatives across all platforms, industry vet Natina Nimene has been

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Fayed Named Dir./Marketing For iHeart Boston

July 8, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Boston just introduced Hisham Fayed as its new Director of Marketing. Now safely aboard, Fayed will work closely with

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Rosado Upped To PD Of KUBE/Seattle

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KUBE

• That massive chocolate cake in the break room of the iHeartMedia broadcast complex in Seattle indicates a significant staff

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Emmis Forms Mediaco, Spins WBLS, WHQT/NY

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 kevincarter Emmis, Mediaco

• Emmis Communications Corporation announced it has signed an agreement with New York investment firm Standard General to form a

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Nobody Can Beat Boston

June 28, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKAF

• iHeartMedia Boston has completed its makeover on WKAF/Brockton, MA, evolving the station from Urban AC to what the company

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Kat Makes Some San Diego Magic

June 27, 2019 kevincarter Local Media San Diego, XHRM

• Local Media San Diego announced the appointment of Kat San Andres as Music Director of Rhythmic AC XHRM (Magic 92.5). She will

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Scott Upped To PD of WLTO

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLTO

• Patrick Scott has been promoted to Program Director of Cumulus Rhythmic Top 40 WLTO (Hot 102.5)/Lexington, KY, effective July 1. He

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BREAKING NEWS

Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

• Audacy announces the next iteration of the 97.1 frequency in Los Angeles — All-News KNX-FM will flip to All-Sports

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Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord

• Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has acquired the assets of Los Angeles-based Mothership Music Publishing. The acquisition

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

Can 97.1 The Fan Break the ‘Mellow’ Curse? A RAMP Guest Editorial by Kevin Gershan It’s the frequency that just

Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN 

WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

LABEL LOVE

BMG & Concord Announce Merger
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BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PODCASTING STREAMING 

Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
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Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

PROGRAMMING

L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
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WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO
Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston
iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PODCASTING PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

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