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FREE AGENT

DOWNSIZING FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Jagger On The Loose

August 7, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KMJK

• RAMP has learned that Mike Jagger is now a free agent, as his position as PD and afternoon talent

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DOWNSIZING FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Sammi Reeves: Free Agent

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, KVGS

• RAMP has learned that Sammi Reeves was laid off yesterday from her role as MD and afternoon talent at

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Ramona Holloway: Free Agent

July 26, 2024July 28, 2024 kevincarter Radio One, WLNK

• Just over a year after being named as Community Affairs Manager for Radio One Charlotte, market mainstay Ramona Holloway

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Downsizing Hits WIGY/Lewiston, ME

July 25, 2024 kevincarter WIGY

• Budget cuts have sadly come calling to Bennett Radio Group Classic Hits 105.5 WIGY/Lewiston, ME, as the station has

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BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Lu On The Loose

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 kevincarter Results Radio

• RAMP has learned that our longtime friend Lu Valentino, who has served as Regional Marketing Director for Results Radio’s

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Bo Matthews On The Loose

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media

• RAMP has confirmed another Alpha Media budget-related personnel departure — Bo Matthews has exited as OM/PD of Alpha Media’s

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Danny P. On The Loose

July 14, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, KKBB, KLLY

• Yet another longtime Alpha Media Bakersfield pro has been let go, part of the company’s recent round of budget

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Alpha Media Pros On The Loose

July 10, 2024July 14, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, KLLY

• UPDATED: More Alpha Media cuts, starting in Bakersfield, which have resulted in the departure of longtime market veteran Erik

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Laurel Fong: Free Agent

July 7, 2024July 7, 2024 kevincarter Warner Records

• Seventeen-year Warner Records veteran Laurel Fong has departed her role as Regional Manager, based in San Francisco, as the

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CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

CMG Cuts Like A Knife

June 26, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KONO-FM, WAPE, WBLI

• The budget-related personnel cuts inside Cox Media Group continue… Yesterday we reported the departure of three longtime employees of

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BREAKING NEWS

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
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Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

• RAMP has learned that Hartley Atkins, President of the iHeartMedia Markets Group is retiring at the end of the

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Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch recent promotions and new additions. The action begins with Emily Evans

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

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LATEST POSTS

Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

• Wanna wake up in New Hampshire? Of course you do! Townsquare Country WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH has put out the interplanetary

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TELEVISION 

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
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Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
CHARITY CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

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