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WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 kevincarter WKRZ

• Audacy Top 40 WKRZ (98.5 KRZ)/Wilkes Barre-Scranton announced the contract renewal of legendary afternoon drive host, “Jumpin’ Jeff” Walker.

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‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Benztown

• Benztown announced that award-winning radio personality and music exec Rick Nuhn, writer and host of the long-running, internationally syndicated

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Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

November 5, 2025November 7, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWWQ

• Cumulus Media has tapped veteran programmer Patrick Davis as Program Director of Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/Atlanta, effective Immediately. Davis

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Radio Minus Steve Kingston?

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 kevincarter Scott Shannon, Steve Kingston

• For those of us who came of age during the legendary Steve Kingston/Scott Shannon radio era, here’s a cold

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‘Fred Show’ Extended Until 2030

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 kevincarter Fred Show, iHeartMedia, Premiere Networks

• iHeartMedia’s WKSC (103.5 Kiss FM)/Chicago announced the multi-year extension of The Fred Show, enjoyed live weekdays from 6-10am and

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Mornings, Post-Bert/Taste Of Country AM

October 27, 2025October 28, 2025 kevincarter Bobby Bones, Curt and Samm, The TJ Show

• With the end of Westwood One’s The Bert Show last Friday, many of the show’s affiliates have already swung

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Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate

October 27, 2025October 29, 2025 kevincarter Bert Weiss

• Last Friday, a morning show tradition for thousands of listeners nationwide came to an end, as Bert Weiss, host

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The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 kevincarter Vox AM/FM, WXXX

• RAMP has learned that Kwame Dankwa has exited as Program Director of Vox AM/FM Top 40 WXXX (95 Triple

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PD Opportunity At 106.9 K-Hits/Tulsa!

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Griffin Media, KHTT

• Dateline: Tulsa, which was the site of some serious “Radio Gaga” this week. The action started on Tuesday when

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AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025October 16, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP has learned of additional employees leaving iHeartMedia during the company’s most recent RIF: • Los Angeles: Probably the most

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More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia
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More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED Monday, 6/29, 5pm PT: RAMP has confirmed more layoffs inside iHeartMedia. Here is the rapidly growing list of

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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

• Cumulus Media has appointed Mike Fabian as VP/Market Manager of its five-station group in Boise, ID. Fabian joins Cumulus

Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
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Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

• Virgin Music Group (VMG) announced its new global and regional leadership team, bringing together senior executives from both Virgin

Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
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Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
Black Public Radio Network Launches
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Black Public Radio Network Launches

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Public Radio Network Launches

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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
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Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
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Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
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Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
Tune In To River House Radio
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Tune In To River House Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tune In To River House Radio

PROGRAMMING

Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
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Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
Black Public Radio Network Launches
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Black Public Radio Network Launches

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Public Radio Network Launches
Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles
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EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles
Dennis & Judi Reunite; Lou & Michele Move
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Dennis & Judi Reunite; Lou & Michele Move

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dennis & Judi Reunite; Lou & Michele Move
Kincade Circles Back To DBC Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kincade Circles Back To DBC Atlanta

June 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Circles Back To DBC Atlanta

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