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Fogel Sticking Around At WLS-FM

October 10, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-FM

• While there was no formal press release issued, RAMP has independently confirmed that Chicago radio pro Dave Fogel has indeed been

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Michaels Headed To NRG Omaha

October 10, 2019 kevincarter NRG Media

• Long-time programming pro Jay Michaels is back in the radio trenches, as he’s been hired by NRG Radio Omaha as

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Grossmann Upped To VP/A&R @ Republic

October 10, 2019 kevincarter Republic Records

• Republic Records has promoted Kristina Grossmann to Vice President of A&R. Grossman is an 11-year Republic veteran who has served

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 2020 Announced

October 10, 2019 kevincarter iHeartRadio ALTer Ego

• iHeartMedia announced the lineup for its third annual iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One, scheduled for January 18,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Goldberg Elevated @ ABC Audio

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 kevincarter ABC Audio, ABC News Radio

• ABC News Radio midday anchor Scott Goldberg has been promoted to Director of News Programming at ABC Audio, beginning Monday, October

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Cumulus Launches ‘Rockternative’ In KC

October 10, 2019October 13, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KCJK

• Cumulus Alternative KCJK (X105.1)/Kansas City today introduced a new hybrid format combining the best of Alternative and Active Rock; thus,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Mapleton-Stephens Deal Closed

October 9, 2019 kevincarter Mapleton Communications, Stephens Media Group

• Yesterday we received the official word that the $21 million sale of 37 radio stations (and translators) from Mapleton

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Cali 93.9 Partners With Latin AMAs

October 9, 2019 kevincarter CALI 93.9, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media’s KLLI (Cali 93.9)/Los Angeles, “#1 for Reggaeton y Mas,” is proud to announce that it will be

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

CRS 2020 Takes Us To Church

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 kevincarter CRS 2020

• Country Radio Seminar has secured the talents of EMI Nashville superstar Eric Church as the keynote speaker for CRS 2020 during

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Mays Takes The Bull By The Horns

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 kevincarter Mid-West Family, WRTB

• Yesterday we shared the news that Mid-West Family Broadcasting Country WRTB (95.3 The Bull)/Rockford, IL had offered longtime morning icon

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A World Without Dolly: Inconceivable
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A World Without Dolly: Inconceivable

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A World Without Dolly: Inconceivable

• UPDATED: Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter philanthropist,

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

• Super Hi-Fi, the leader in high margin radio, has inked veteran programmer Nathan James as Manager, Station Operations, expanding

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
AWARDS CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

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Departure Day At WBAL/Baltimore
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Departure Day At WBAL/Baltimore

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Departure Day At WBAL/Baltimore

• As initially reported by WBFF-TV/Baltimore‘s Gary Collins, Hearst’s WBAL NewsRadio 1090/101.5/Baltimore has eliminated several on-air staffers and more than

WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

LABEL LOVE

WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing
Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

PROGRAMMING

Departure Day At WBAL/Baltimore
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Departure Day At WBAL/Baltimore

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Departure Day At WBAL/Baltimore
Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
Danny & Meghan Held Over In SoFla
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRANSACTIONS 

Danny & Meghan Held Over In SoFla

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Danny & Meghan Held Over In SoFla
WMOT: A Decade Of Roots Radio Excellence
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WMOT: A Decade Of Roots Radio Excellence

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMOT: A Decade Of Roots Radio Excellence
Condolences: Beau Richards
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Condolences: Beau Richards

August 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Beau Richards
National Radio Day Done Right
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

National Radio Day Done Right

August 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on National Radio Day Done Right

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