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LIFE EVENTS

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T.J. Martell Goin’ Fishin’

February 14, 2019 kevincarter Crush Music, TJ Martell

• Attention fisher folks! The T.J. Martell Foundation for Cancer Research announced the second annual New York Classic Tournament at

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AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS PUBLIC SERVICE 

AWM & AWMF Sets 2019 Board

February 14, 2019 kevincarter Alliance for Women In Media, Gracie Awards

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced that the 2019 call for entries for the annual Gracie

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FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LIFE EVENTS 

Buckingham Has Heart Surgery

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 kevincarter Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham

• Former longtime Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham is home recovering after recently undergoing open-heart surgery. In an unfortunate side note,

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Cox Calling It A Career

January 28, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media announced that Chris Cox, OM/PD of Country KHAY/Oxnard-Ventura, CA is retiring from radio after 45 years, closing the

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Zapoleon ‘Semi-Retires,’ Will Advise iHeart

January 23, 2019 kevincarter

• Legendary programmer Guy Zapoleon, a hero and inspiration to thousands of fellow radio pros over the past four decades,

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ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Coffey Break From Radio

January 23, 2019 kevincarter Community Broadcasters, Seven Mountains Media

• After four months on the job as Operations Manager for Community Broadcasters’ stations in Elmira-Corning, NY, JC Coffey announced his

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Wells Headed Home To Chicago

January 21, 2019 kevincarter Mid-West Family

• After two years at the helm of Mid-West Family Broadcasting’s cluster in Springfield, IL, it has been reported that

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS 

Alpha Media Helping Furloughed Listeners

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Fredericksburg, VA is less than an hour south of Washington, DC, which is currently suffering from the lingering effects

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES 

Co-Host At Work — & In Life

December 10, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• We want to extend our most sincere best wishes to Robby Bridges, outgoing Director of FM Programming for Cumulus

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio TELEVISION 

Get Well, Matt Pinfield!!

December 5, 2018 kevincarter

• We join the rest of the industry in sending much love and healing thoughts to Matt Pinfield, who is

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BREAKING NEWS

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

• RAMP has learned that Hartley Atkins, President of the iHeartMedia Markets Group is retiring at the end of the

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Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch recent promotions and new additions. The action begins with Emily Evans

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING 

WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

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LATEST POSTS

Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

• Wanna wake up in New Hampshire? Of course you do! Townsquare Country WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH has put out the interplanetary

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TELEVISION 

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

PROGRAMMING

Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
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Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
CHARITY CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

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