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BRANDING/MARKETING

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Rachael Gray Held Over At WHTS/Grand Rapids

September 9, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WHTS

• Cumulus has re-upped Rachael Gray, signing her to a new, long-term deal to continue to anchor The Rachael Gray

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Garon Segues From Nights To Mornings, WOLX

September 9, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WOLX

• Audacy Classic Hits 94.9 WOLX/Madison keeps it in the family and elevates Jesse Garon from nights to mornings as

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Morgan Wallen Leads CMA Nominees

September 9, 2024September 10, 2024 kevincarter CMA Awards

• The Country Music Association announced the nominees for The 58th Annual CMA Awards — Morgan Wallen tops the list with seven

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

SummitMedia Taps A.J. As SVPP

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 kevincarter

• SummitMedia LLC avails itself of the experience of programming pro Chadwick “A.J.” Hausknecht and brings him aboard as Senior

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Gina Grad Joins The Woody Show

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 kevincarter KYSR, Woody Show

• iHeartMedia’s KYSR (ALT 98.7)/Los Angeles welcomes market veteran Gina Grad to the cast of the Premiere-syndicated The Woody Show,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

Kendrick Lamar Inks Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 8, 2024September 9, 2024 kevincarter Apple Music, Kendrick Lamar

• Seventeen-time GRAMMY winner Kendrick Lamar will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show next February in

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BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Internal Intrigue At 98.5 The Sports Hub

September 7, 2024September 8, 2024 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group

• More morning show movement is afoot at Beasley Boston, as RAMP has learned that Executive Producer Dan O’Brien and

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jill Strada Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Atlanta

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has named Jill Strada as Senior Vice President of Programming for the six-station Atlanta market, effective immediately. She

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WICC Expands, Rebrands: ‘Voice Of Connecticut’

September 5, 2024September 8, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WICC-AM

• UPDATED with job posting: In the wake of the demise of heritage News-Talk WCBS 880/New York, Connoisseur Media announces

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Premiere Renews ‘John Boy & Billy’

September 5, 2024 kevincarter Premiere Networks

• Premiere Networks announced a renewed syndication agreement with The John Boy & Billy Big Show, effective immediately. The popular

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BREAKING NEWS

More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT PROGRAMMING 

More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED 7/1, 9:30AM PT: • Josh Martinez exits nights on Z100/New York after five years. Martinez (left), who also

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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

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

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
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

• Sierra H Multimedia Classic Hip Hop KZCE (101.1 The Bounce)/Phoenix is excited to become the latest affiliate of Justin

Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Our Leap O’ The Week? Yes!
Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

LABEL LOVE

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
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

PROGRAMMING

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
Black Public Radio Network Launches
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Black Public Radio Network Launches

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Public Radio Network Launches
Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Hires Stacy Lyn
EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION URBAN 

EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on EP-Palooza At iHeart Los Angeles

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