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The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 kevincarter Vox AM/FM, WXXX

• Vox AM/FM Top 40 WXXX (95 Triple X)/Burlington, VT promotes from within and elevates midday personality Izzy Mitchell to

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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• iHeartMedia and TikTok announced a groundbreaking, multi-platform partnership that will bring TikTok creators into iHeart’s ecosystem. This collaboration includes

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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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BRANDING/MARKETING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

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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Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
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Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple

• After what can best be described as a “cup of coffee,” Lee Harris is out at Red Apple Media

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

• As Shamrock Classic Rock WZBA (100.7 The Bay)/Baltimore signed off at midnight as its sale to K-LOVE, Inc. became

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership
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Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership
Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts
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Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts
WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast
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WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast

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Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26
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Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26

August 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26

• The voting members of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) have selected 20 radio professionals for induction into

Condolences: Terry Trotter
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Condolences: Terry Trotter

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Terry Trotter
Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte
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Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
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Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
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HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
Remembering Peter Katsis
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Remembering Peter Katsis

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Peter Katsis

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Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26
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Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26

August 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Texas Radio HOF Reveals Class Of ’26
Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rivers Named APD, WSOC & WKQC/Charlotte
Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
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Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg
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JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg
Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
 Ready To Drive DFW Home?
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 Ready To Drive DFW Home?

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  Ready To Drive DFW Home?

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