Monday, July 13, 2026
Latest News from RAMP:
  • Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
  • Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
  • Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
  • Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
  • Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA
  • Bluesky
RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Radio and Music Pros

  • PROGRAMMING
  • BREAKING NEWS
  • FORMAT FLIPS
    • AC
    • ACTIVE ROCK
    • ALTERNATIVE
    • CLASSIC HITS
    • CLASSIC ROCK
    • COUNTRY
    • HOT AC
    • LITE AC
    • NEWS/TALK/SPORTS
    • OLDIES
    • SPANISH-LANGUAGE
    • TOP 40
    • TRIPLE A
    • URBAN
    • URBAN AC
  • EXECUTIVE ACTION
  • PROS IN MOTION
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Advertise
  • MORE
    • AWARDS
    • CONDOLENCES
    • DIGITAL
    • EVENTS
    • FREE AGENT
    • LABEL LOVE
    • OPPORTUNITIES
    • PHOTOS
    • RAMP
    • SALES
    • SOCIAL WALL
    • SYNDICATION

URBAN

FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WRDG

• Congrats to Ferrari Simmons, afternoon co-host on iHeartMedia’s WRDG (96.1 The Beat)/Atlanta on his promotion to Assistant Program Director.

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Talus Takes Command of Hot 98.7 & The Lou/STL

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WFUN

• Audacy welcomes major market veteran Tani “Talus” Robbin-Coker as Brand Manager of Urban Hot 98.7 (KEZK-HD2) and Urban AC

Read more
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE URBAN URBAN AC 

BIN Partners With Obama Foundation

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 kevincarter BIN, Obama Foundation

• BIN: Black Information Network announced its collaboration with The Obama Foundation to advance community engagement with youth. This multi-year

Read more
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

NBRHOF Welcomes Its Class Of ’25

March 14, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter NBRHOF

• The National Black Radio Hall of Fame (NBRHOF) proudly announces its Class of 2025. Under the leadership of Founder

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN 

KMOX/St. Louis Moves Simulcast To 104.1

March 10, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KMOX

• Last week, during Audacy’s nationwide RIF, the company released the entire airstaff of Urban WHHL (Hot 104.1)/St. Louis ahead

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

Montague Elevated At iHeart NYC

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 kevincarter 710 WOR, WAXQ, WWPR

• iHeartMedia New York has promoted David Montague to Promotions Director for Urban WWPR (Power 105.1), Classic Rock WAXQ (Q104.3)

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2025 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the return of the Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify

Read more
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN 

Trace Teams Up With MediaCo

February 24, 2025 kevincarter Hot 97, Mediaco, WBLS

• At the occasion of the Trace Awards & Summit happening this week in Zanzibar, Trace, the leading global media

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

Atlanta’s Beat Makes A Supreme Choice

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WRDG

• iHeartMedia Urban WRDG (96.1 The Beat)/Atlanta is excited to announce the addition of Manni Supreme to its talent lineup.

Read more
AC COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Farnham, Jr. Comes Home To Cumulus Shreveport

January 22, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Paul Farnham, Jr. has been tapped as VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Shreveport-Bossier City, LA. A native of Bossier City,

Read more
  • ← Previous
  • Next →

BREAKING NEWS

Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) announced the appointment of Heidi Raphael as its next President & Chief

NuVoodoo

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Please complete the reCAPTCHA below to join our email list.

DIGITAL

Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

• New England-based Binnie Media, serving New Hampshire and Maine, announced the appointment of Jodie Gallant as Executive Vice President

PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

ARCHIVES

Tags

Alpha Media Audacy Beasley Media Group BMG BMI Bonneville Broadcasters Foundation Capitol Music Group Connoisseur Media COVID-19 Cox Cox Media Group Cumulus Cumulus Media Entercom ESPN Grammy Awards Hubbard Radio iHeart iHeartMedia Inc. Marketplace Meruelo Media Midwest Communications MIW NAB NAB Show NPR NRG Media NuVoodoo Premiere Networks Radio One Recording Academy Republic Records Saga Communications SiriusXM SummitMedia Sun Broadcast Group Townsquare Townsquare Media UMG Urban One Warner Chappell Music Warner Music Group Westwood One

WELCOME! WE’RE KEVIN & STEVE

Steve & Kevin
RAMP (Radio and Music Pros): Founded in September 2009, owned and operated by
Kevin Carter & Steve Resnik

LATEST POSTS

Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

• Midwest Communications, Inc., Peoria, IL welcomes Chad Taylor as Operations Manager of the cluster and PD of Country WXCL

Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

LABEL LOVE

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

PROGRAMMING

Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OLDIES PROGRAMMING 

WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

July 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

ABOUT US

RAMP

USEFUL LINKS

  • About Those Guys
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Please complete the reCAPTCHA below to join our email list.

CONTACT US

  • Kevin Carter: 661-294-9408
    Kevin@RAMP247.com
  • Steve Resnik: 818-951-6700
    The45King@aol.com
    Steve@RAMP247.com
  • Mailing Address: 25876 The Old Road #254, Valencia, CA 91381
  • Bluesky
  • About Those Guys
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Home Three
  • Home Two
  • Left Sidebar
  • Newsletter
  • No Sidebar Content Centered
  • No Sidebar Full Width
  • Privacy Policy
  • Right Sidebar
  • Sample Page
  • Social Wall
  • Subscribe
  • Test
Copyright © 2026 RAMP Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Powered by Vipology