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‘We Asked Them to Apply, Thankfully They Did’

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 kevincarter Chuck Knight

Guest Editorial submitted by Chuck Knight We asked them to apply. Now we have a responsibility to them. As hiring

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Power 96 Throws It Back

May 23, 2024May 24, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WPOW

• UPDATED: Getting an early jump on the traditional Memorial Day Weekend format flips, RAMP has confirmed that Audacy has

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Justice Dept. Coming For Live Nation

May 23, 2024May 24, 2024 kevincarter Live Nation, Ticketmaster

• Fourteen years after the government approved Live Nation’s merger with Ticketmaster, the Justice Department on Thursday filed an antitrust

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Aiir Launches New Streaming Platform

May 23, 2024 kevincarter Aiir

• New York-based Aiir Inc, a leading provider of digital solutions for radio stations, announced the launch of its new

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

‘Morning Candy’ Officially Unwrapped

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 kevincarter Bryan Broadcasting, KNDE

• Bryan Broadcasting’s KNDE (Candy 95)/Bryan-College Station, TX has named Mikaylee Supak as the new co-host of Morning Candy, plugging

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Meet The Newly Enhanced Dave Ryan Show

May 23, 2024 kevincarter Dave Ryan, KDWB

• iHeartMedia Top 40 KDWB/Minneapolis announced the addition of Vont Leak and Bailey Hess to The Dave Ryan Show, alongside

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Rochester & Billy Kidd Mark 40 Years

May 22, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WBEE

• Friday, May 24, 2024 signifies a major broadcast milestone — Billy Kidd, Asst. Brand Manager and afternoon personality at

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BruteHawke Acquires HardDrive Radio

May 22, 2024 kevincarter Gemini XIII, HardDrive Radio, United Stations

• After nearly three decades of delivering epic, hard-rockin’ nightly, weekly, and online radio content, HardDrive Radio now forges a

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‘ACM Honors’ Return In August

May 22, 2024 kevincarter ACM Honors

• Which gives you some extra shopping days until the 17th Academy Of Country Music Honors™ returns to Nashville’s historic

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Alpha Media Shrinkage Continues

May 22, 2024May 23, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media

• RAMP has learned that Alpha Media has implemented some significant downsizing in more of the company’s smaller markets —

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Bob & Sheri Leaving Syndication
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Bob & Sheri Leaving Syndication

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob & Sheri Leaving Syndication

• After 30 years in syndication, Bob & Sheri announced that it plans to discontinue distribution to its approximately 50

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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

• Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media announced the launch of Jersey Made, a new podcast hosted by our friend

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
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Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales

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The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
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The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

• Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media announced the launch of Jersey Made, a new podcast hosted by our friend

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
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Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales

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Bob & Sheri Leaving Syndication
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Bob & Sheri Leaving Syndication

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob & Sheri Leaving Syndication

LABEL LOVE

FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
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FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

PROGRAMMING

Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
Bob & Sheri Leaving Syndication
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Bob & Sheri Leaving Syndication

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob & Sheri Leaving Syndication
Walker Named ’26 MIW ‘Speak Up!’ Mentee
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Walker Named ’26 MIW ‘Speak Up!’ Mentee

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Walker Named ’26 MIW ‘Speak Up!’ Mentee
Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement
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Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Fanatic PD Masteller Announces Retirement
Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes

September 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Collective Heads Collects Tim Dukes

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