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BRANDING/MARKETING

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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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS 

Quest Global Acquires Coleman Insights

September 5, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Coleman Insights, Quest Mindshare

• Quest Global Research Group Inc., a leader in the market research industry, is pleased to announce its acquisition of

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

NeoFill Gone M.I.A.?

September 4, 2024September 5, 2024 kevincarter NeoFill

• Details are still sketchy, but RAMP has received multiple reports over the past few days from disaffected client stations

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

All-Business For CMG’s KONO-AM/San Antonio

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KONO-AM

• Cox Media Group (CMG) San Antonio has flipped KONO-860 AM from Oldies to Business 860, the market’s new local

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Emma 94.1 Takes Up Residence In Seattle

September 4, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KSWD

• Audacy Seattle announced the rebranding of KSWD as Emma 94.1, “a new voice for Seattle women.” Formerly known as

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

KBBT/San Antonio Adds Felli Fel In Middays

September 3, 2024 kevincarter Felli Fel, KBBT

• TelevisaUnivision Rhythmic KBBT (98.5 The Beat)/San Antonio has added the considerable talents of major market pro DJ Felli Fel

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

Alpha Media: Whatever It Takes

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, KFRX

• Alpha Media Lincoln, NE announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Whatever Collective — a Lincoln-based live-events specialist team founded by

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

Large Little Rock Opportunity

September 3, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KLAL, KURB

• Cumulus Media Little Rock, AR has appointed McConnell “Large” Adams as Program Director of Top 40 KLAL (Alice 107.7)

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

Afternoon & Nite Moves At ATL’s HOT 107.9

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 kevincarter Urban One, WHTA

• Urban One’s WHTA (HOT 107.9)/Atlanta is making some major on-air moves, starting with the station’s #1 rated evening show

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

Hamilton Goes PM To AM On WKTU/NYC

September 3, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter WKTU

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU/New York announced that Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton will be purchasing a really nice alarm clock, as he moves

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BREAKING NEWS

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

• After what felt like an eternal (five-year) absence, Bell Media has relaunched its beloved Windsor, Ontario-based Alternative station 89X,

NuVoodoo

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DIGITAL

House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Rizzo & Jeff In The Wiener’s Circle
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Rizzo & Jeff In The Wiener’s Circle

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rizzo & Jeff In The Wiener’s Circle

LABEL LOVE

No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

PROGRAMMING

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

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