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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH STREAMING 

Bridge Ratings Looks East To Denemark

April 17, 2025April 16, 2025 kevincarter Bridge Ratings

• Bridge Ratings, the leading research firm in the field of media consumer behavior analysis, has tapped the services of

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Executive Action: Radio Milwaukee

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 kevincarter 88Nine, HYFIN, Radio Milwaukee

• Radio Milwaukee is proud to announce the promotions of four key organizational leaders, reinforcing its commitment to diverse leadership,

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Boldon Named Brand Manager, Star 94/Atlanta

April 16, 2025April 17, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WSTR

• It’s official — as first reported in today’s issue of RAMP, Audacy formally welcomes Emily Boldon as Brand Manager

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94.7 WCSX/Detroit Is Going Blue

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WCSX, WMGC

• Beasley Media Group Detroit, in partnership with University of Michigan Athletics and Learfield’s Michigan Sports Properties, is proud to

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS SALES 

Katz Politically Upgrades Stack & McTigue

April 15, 2025 kevincarter Katz Media Group

• Katz Media Group announced the promotions of PJ Stack to Vice President of Political Sales and Kevin McTigue to

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Chris Janson Comes Home To WMN

April 15, 2025 kevincarter Chris Janson

• Country star Chris Janson is returning to Warner Music Nashville under the umbrella of his own Harpeth 60 Records

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Knotts & Gear To Lead Relaunched Lost Highway

April 15, 2025 kevincarter Lost Highway

• Lost Highway Records enters a bold new era with the full support of Interscope Geffen A&M. Harkening back to

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Bobby Smith Purchases Alarm Clock

April 14, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WBEB

• Audacy Philadelphia keeps it in the family to replace market icon Jenn Ryan, longtime morning co-host on AC WBEB

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Mele Joins BIA As VP/Forecasting

April 14, 2025 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services, a leader in media market intelligence, has appointed Senan Mele as Vice President of Forecasting and

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Zerza Joins WMG As EVP/CFO

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group Corp. announced that Armin Zerza is joining the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial

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Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Caroline Ellis to Vice President, A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Ellis will report to Jackie

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years
Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

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