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WGN Extends Manfredini Past 30-Year Mark

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced a contract extension with Lou Manfredini, the station’s resident do-it-yourself expert and mainstay for nearly 30

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Concord Closes On $850 Mil In Sr. Notes

October 28, 2024 kevincarter Concord

• Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has successfully closed a new series of $850 million in senior notes

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Ready To Drive Los Angeles Home?

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• One of the biggest gigs in Rock Radio is now open — we’re talking afternoon drive on the legendary

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Bill Fox Wakes Up At WSIG/Harrisonburg

October 25, 2024 kevincarter Saga Communications, WSIG

• Saga Classic Country 96.9 WSIG/Harrisonburg, VA has inked veteran programmer and morning personality Bill Fox as its new morning

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Condolences: Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh

October 25, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter Grateful Dead

• Phil Lesh, whose expansive approach to the bass as a founding member of the Grateful Dead made him one

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Executive Action: TuneCore

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 kevincarter Tunecore

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists, owned by Paris-based Believe, has named Atticus Shelley as the company’s

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St. Louis Wakes Up To ‘The Morning After’

October 25, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WXOS

• Hubbard Sports-Talk WXOS (101 ESPN Radio)/St. Louis thrilled to announce The Morning After (TMA), will debut on Monday, Oct.

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Remembering Jen Myers

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 kevincarter KEZK, KYKY

• Our industry has suffered yet another tragic loss — Jen Myers, a.k.a. Jennifer Marie Farmer, former longtime morning host

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Stacey Kauffman: The Next Chapter

October 24, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• After a distinguished career as a senior executive in the media industry, former Audacy Northern California Regional Vice President

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Opening: AM Producer/Co-Host, WPCV

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 kevincarter Hall Communications, WPCV

• Hall Communications’ Country powerhouse 97.5 WPCV in scenic Lakeland, Florida is looking for a producer/co-host to join existing morning

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BREAKING NEWS

Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
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Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

• Earlier this week RAMP reported that Bruce Logan had returned to Audacy Houston as VP of Programming & Ops.

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Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
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Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

• Red Apple Media announced the hire of Bert Goldman as Chief Technology Officer. The announcement was made jointly by

Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
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Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
NRRC Strengthened By New Members
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NRRC Strengthened By New Members

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRRC Strengthened By New Members
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U
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Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

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KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

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

Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
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Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

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Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
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Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
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Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set
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2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set
BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

PROGRAMMING

KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
Portland Pros On The Loose
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Portland Pros On The Loose

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Portland Pros On The Loose
Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!
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Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!
Miller Bounces Back To Rubber City
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Miller Bounces Back To Rubber City

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Miller Bounces Back To Rubber City

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