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Seismic Shift At Atlantic Records

August 11, 2025August 13, 2025 kevincarter Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group

• Under the umbrella of Warner Music Group’s recently announced $170 million head count reductions falls these four longtime Atlantic

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Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

August 9, 2025August 18, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• UPDATING: RAMP has learned that Beasley Media Group is cutting budgets and downsizing personnel in several markets, including Boston,

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KAJA, KASE-FM

• Alek Halverson has exited his role as Director of Programming & Brand Strategy for iHeartMedia Country duo KAJA (KJ97)/San

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025August 5, 2025 kevincarter Warner Records

• UPDATED: As a result of Warner Records’ announced “revitalization,” RAMP has  learned of several notable Warner Music departures, including

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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• As initially reported by Country Aircheck and confirmed by RAMP, Warner Music Group corporate restructuring has lead to the

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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025July 30, 2025 kevincarter Warner Records

• Warner Records announced a dynamic, digitally forward, future-focused revitalization of its marketing team under the leadership of General Manager

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Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Ray Mariner, Warner/WEA Manager, Regional Radio & Streaming is now a free agent as he exits after a nine-year

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KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter CPB, KQED, NPR

• Public radio KQED/San Francisco this week announced it’s laying off 45 people and losing 12 more who took voluntary

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Portland Pros On The Loose

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 kevincarter Alpha Media, KUPL

• As first reported by Country Aircheck (and independently confirmed by RAMP), Alpha Media Country KUPL (98.7 The Bull)/Portland, OR

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Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025July 11, 2025 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• As we first mentioned yesterday, RAMP has confirmed that Townsquare Media is quietly making personnel cuts across several markets.

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
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Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

• UPDATING: RAMP has confirmed that Cumulus has begun a round of restructuring, and, in the process, has eliminated an

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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

• Mike Savage has been promoted to Principal Curator, Music Business Development at Feed Media Group (FMG), described as “the

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
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Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround

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WWWN Gets Down To Business
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WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WWWN Gets Down To Business

• Red Apple’s Worldwide News Network (WWNN) is stepping into the weekend business and financial news space with the launch

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
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Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
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Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
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Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
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Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

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WWWN Gets Down To Business
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WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WWWN Gets Down To Business
Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
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Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

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Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
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Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton
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Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton
Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus
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Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus
Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.
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Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.

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