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Smooth Jazz

BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION Smooth Jazz 

BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 kevincarter BMI

• BMI announced promotions within the company’s Creative and Corporate Communications departments based in its New York City HQ —

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Jameson Named MD/PM Drive, Jazz88/Minneapolis

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 kevincarter KBEM

• Minneapolis Public Schools-owned KBEM (Jazz88)/Minneapolis welcomes Yonci Jameson as Music Director and host of The Afternoon Cruise, weekdays from

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz 

WCSB/Cleveland Becomes JazzNEO

October 6, 2025October 14, 2025 kevincarter WCSB

• Ideastream Public Media has entered into a partnership with Cleveland State University to operate non-comm 89.3 WCSB/Cleveland. With this

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Classical FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 kevincarter GBH, GBH Music

• GBH Music and CRB Classical 99.5 (both part of Boston’s venerable GBH) have posted two new full-time openings: 1)

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz

July 22, 2025 kevincarter KBEM

• Johnny Lee Walker has been elevated to Station Manager of Jazz-formatted KBEM (Jazz88.FM)/Minneapolis. Walker, who had been serving as

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE Smooth Jazz 

Remembering Leslie Stoval

June 18, 2025 kevincarter KCSM, KMEL

• Details are still pending, but we are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of popular longtime Bay Area

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Smooth Jazz 

Scott Childers… And All That Jazz

February 17, 2025 kevincarter WDCB

• Nice to see Chicago’s own Scott Childers back in the programming department full-time, as he checks in to let

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING Smooth Jazz STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Happy Smooth-iversary, Allen Kepler!

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 kevincarter Smooth Jazz Network

• Allen Kepler, Founder of the Smooth Jazz Network, tells the story of how “smooth jazz” came to be in

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BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz 

Sam Brewer Named GM, GBH Music

October 10, 2024October 11, 2024 kevincarter GBH, GBH Music

• Boston public media producer GBH recently announced that Sam Brewer has been elevated to General Manager of GBH Music,

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AC ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY EDUCATION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION Smooth Jazz TRIPLE A 

Back To School For Todd Shannon

April 1, 2024 kevincarter

• Sending our best wishes to veteran programmer Todd Shannon, who has tendered his resignation as OM/PD of Renda AC

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BREAKING NEWS

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
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Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

• RAMP has learned that veteran music industry executive Mike Rittberg is now available for his next opportunity. In a

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DIGITAL

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
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Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
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Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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LATEST POSTS

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
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Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

• RAMP has learned that veteran music industry executive Mike Rittberg is now available for his next opportunity. In a

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
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Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star
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Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

LABEL LOVE

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
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Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
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Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
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Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

July 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
Promo Motion At Beggars Group
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Promo Motion At Beggars Group

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promo Motion At Beggars Group

PROGRAMMING

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
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Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO URBAN URBAN AC 

BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
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Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
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Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

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