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Boomer Ready For What’s Next

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 kevincarter Vox AM/FM

• Late last week RAMP connected with major market veteran Christopher “Boomer” Layfield, who informed us that he had been

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Salisbury Takes Command Of Portland’s Bull

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KBFF, KUPL

• Following a strategic operational realignment and positive ratings momentum, Connoisseur Media has promoted Dylan Salisbury to Content Director for

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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025September 10, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Following the recent appointment of Keith Dakin as Senior Vice President of Programming, the newly enlarged Connoisseur Media is

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Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WNKS, WSOC

• Congrats to Cameron Moore, Program Director of Beasley Top 40 WNKS (Kiss 95.1)/Charlotte, who doubles her programming portfolio with

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‘Twiggins’ Upped To OM, Adams Radio Tallahassee

September 1, 2025 kevincarter Adams Radio Group, WHTF

• Congrats to Tres “Twiggins” Wiggins, PD of Adams Radio Top 40 WHTF (Hot 104.9) and Rhythmic Hot AC WQTL

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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio Music Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

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All Sines Lead Home To Iowa

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Brian Sines is coming home to Iowa, as the newly named VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Media’s four-station group in

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Your Chance To Wake Up Lincoln, NE!

August 25, 2025August 29, 2025 kevincarter Alpha Media, KFRX

• Alpha Media Top 40 106.3 KFRX/Lincoln, NE has put out the nationwide call for “difference-maker” to lead the charge

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Moe Mitchell Exits ‘The Bert Show’

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 kevincarter The Bert Show, WWWQ

• Details are noticeably scarce, but RAMP has confirmed that Maurice “Moe” Mitchell has exited as a cast member of

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Val Steele: Free Agent

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 kevincarter Bicoastal Media, KDUK

• This week it was announced that Marquee Broadcasting, which owns television stations in multiple markets has agreed to purchase

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A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
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A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

• We’ve lost another legend — longtime Texas-born promotion icon “Bubba Wayne” McManners sadly passed away on Monday, March 9

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Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
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Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

• Connoisseur Media announced a pair of strategic leadership promotions within its Long Island and Connecticut clusters — 1) Darren

Executive Action At Key-United
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Executive Action At Key-United

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Key-United
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
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Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
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JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

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A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
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A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

• We’ve lost another legend — longtime Texas-born promotion icon “Bubba Wayne” McManners sadly passed away on Monday, March 9

Expanded Role For MediaCo’s Santaella
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TELEVISION 

Expanded Role For MediaCo’s Santaella

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Expanded Role For MediaCo’s Santaella
Marc & Kim Mark A Quarter-Century
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Marc & Kim Mark A Quarter-Century

March 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marc & Kim Mark A Quarter-Century

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A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
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A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
New Executive Positions At Position Music
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New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
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Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees

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Philly Fanatics Marks & Brace Ride Again
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Philly Fanatics Marks & Brace Ride Again

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Fanatics Marks & Brace Ride Again
Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
Savage Returns To 91X As MD/Mornings
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Savage Returns To 91X As MD/Mornings

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Savage Returns To 91X As MD/Mornings
Extensive Entravision Executive Action
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Extensive Entravision Executive Action

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Extensive Entravision Executive Action
‘FishBoy’ Graduates To ‘Flounder’ Status
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘FishBoy’ Graduates To ‘Flounder’ Status

March 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘FishBoy’ Graduates To ‘Flounder’ Status
Alvarez Assumes Middays At ALT 98.7/LA
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Alvarez Assumes Middays At ALT 98.7/LA

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Assumes Middays At ALT 98.7/LA

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