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FREE AGENT

COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

More iHeartMedia Departures

April 6, 2023April 7, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMIL, WTCR

• UPDATED: And the budget cuts continue inside iHeartMedia… • Tracey Baumgard, 27-year company veteran has exited her position as

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CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Todd Cavanah Resigns From Audacy Chicago

April 4, 2023April 5, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, B96

• UPDATED: After a remarkable 33-year run, Todd Cavanah has announced his resignation as Audacy Chicago VP of Programming and

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ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

iHeartMedia Downsizing Continues

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WEBN, WKQI

• More names are emerging from iHeartMedia’s current round of personnel cuts due to restructuring — Spike, a longtime member

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

iHeart Restructuring Continues

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WTAM

• Ray Davis, Program Director of WTAM-AM (NewsRadio 1100)/Cleveland is the latest casualty of this new round of iHeartMedia budget cuts.

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Restructuring Underway At iHeartMedia

March 31, 2023April 2, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP hears another round of restructuring is underway inside iHeartMedia — early yesterday we learned that Johnnie D, PD of Urban

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN 

Johnnie D Exits iHeart Chicago

March 30, 2023March 31, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WGCI

• iHeartMedia Chicago is reportedly undergoing some budgetary cuts — one of those adversely affected is Johnnie D, PD of

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Jack Harris Out At WFLA/Tampa

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WFLA

• The Tampa Bay Times is reporting that Jack Harris, a fixture at iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 970 WFLA/Tampa Bay off and

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Axel Lowe Leaving Cumulus Atlanta

March 27, 2023March 28, 2023 kevincarter 99X, Cumulus Media

• Late Monday we learned that, after a remarkable three-decade run with Cumulus Atlanta, Axel Lowe has tendered his resignation

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve Pleshe: Free Agent

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 kevincarter Monument Records

• RAMP has confirmed that Steve Pleshe has exited his position as Director of Regional Promotion for Monument Records after a

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CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING 

Welcome Back In Advance, Dave Hill!

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 kevincarter

• After a year and change outside of radio, Kansas City-based programmer Dave Hill has expressed a desire to get

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BREAKING NEWS

Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced that Phil Becker will join CMG Radio as Vice President, Audience & Content Growth,

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DIGITAL

Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION Video 

Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

• The Elvis Duran Group, Looking4Larry and MCM Studios announced the launch of Podrophenia, colorfully described as “a next-generation podcast,

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
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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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

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Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC
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Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard & BFOA Meet Up At MSBC

• Hubbard | Media That Connects and the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) are joining forces to host the Morning

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION Video 

Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

LABEL LOVE

River House Debuts The House Management
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

River House Debuts The House Management

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on River House Debuts The House Management
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

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION Video 

Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
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

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