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Warner Records Elevates Santini To SVP

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 kevincarter Warner Records

• Warner Records has promoted Robert Santini to SVP, Brand Partnerships & Ad Sync. In making the announcement, Claudia Butzky,

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Beharrell Changes The Station In Chicago

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, YEA Networks

• Alpha Media “proudly” announces the newest addition to its suburban Chicago Classic Alternative station, WERV (95.9 The River) —

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Radio Career With A Donut Hole

June 30, 2024 kevincarter KOSI

• Over the course of a 33-year radio career, Denver radio vet Jonathan Wilde has done mornings for 25 years,

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Bell Named CEO, Chicago Public Media

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 kevincarter Chicago Public Media

• The Board of Directors of Chicago Public Media (CPM), the parent company of local NPR affiliate WBEZ and the

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Audacy Ups Sottolano To Chief Prog. Officer

June 26, 2024June 27, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has elevated Jeff Sottolano to Chief Programming Officer, effective immediately, as the Company and Sottolano have also agreed

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UMG Nashville Welcomes Houston Gaither

June 26, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville announces the addition of radio and records veteran Houston Gaither to its Radio Promotions team as Director

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‘The Woody Show,’ Now Minus Renae Ravey

June 25, 2024 kevincarter Premiere Networks, Woody Show

• RAMP has learned that Renae Ravey, a longtime fixture on The Woody Show, dating back years before the show

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Carolina & Greg T Exit WKTU/New York

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKTU

• RAMP has confirmed that iHeartMedia’s WKTU/New York has parted ways with the Carolina With Greg T Morning Show after

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KC’s Fox Now Drives Differently

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KCFX

• Cumulus Classic Rock KCFX (101 The Fox)/Kansas City announces new morning and afternoon drivetime shows, effective July 1 —

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Warner Records Inks Bolton As VP/A&R

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 kevincarter Warner Records

• Kelly Bolton has joined Warner Records as VP of A&R. Working out of Nashville and reporting directly to EVP/Head

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BREAKING NEWS

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

• Audacy has elevated Tatjana Deegan to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Austin portfolio, which includes Hot

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
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

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Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I
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Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: Squeezing the Most from Station Contesting, Part I

• Last week we shared what people like about listening to radio in the car — and it’s a powerful

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
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WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

July 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

LABEL LOVE

Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
Remembering Connie Francis
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Remembering Connie Francis

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Connie Francis
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

PROGRAMMING

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WGAE Members At 1010 WINS Petition Mgmt.
NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25

July 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Announces HOF Class Of ’25
Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
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Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
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 COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 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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