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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

First Round Of Grammy Performers Revealed

January 24, 2025January 27, 2025 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• Current GRAMMY® nominees Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE,Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims are

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KYW Preps For The Big 6-0

January 23, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KYW Newsradio

• Audacy’s KYW Newsradio/Philadelphia was an early innovator of the All-News format and has served its community since September 1965.

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Hawkeye To Receive CRS Tom Rivers Award

January 23, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2025

• CRS 2025 is proud to honor Mark “Hawkeye” Louis, morning host on Cumulus Country KSCS (New Country 96.3)/Dallas, as

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Rumble Ready To Shatter 30-Year Barrier

January 22, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications, WNOR

• Norfolk radio icon Rick Rumble, who celebrates 30 years as host of Rumble in the Morning on Saga Mainstream

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FireAid Artists & Venues Confirmed

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 kevincarter FireAid

• FireAid announced the official artist line-ups by venue for the Jan. 30 event — Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind &

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AWARDS CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

BFOA To Honor Mason For Lifetime Achievement

January 20, 2025 kevincarter BFOA

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America, the charity that provides aid to broadcasters in acute need, will honor longtime radio

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Highway Once Was Lost, Has Now Been Found

January 19, 2025 kevincarter Lost Highway

• UMG Nashville’s Cindy Mabe has aligned with legendary songwriter/producer T Bone Burnett to revive iconic Lost Highway Records. The

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All-Star FireAid Benefit Grows Even Larger

January 16, 2025January 21, 2025 kevincarter AEG Presents, FireAid, Live Nation

• UPDATED Sunday, Jan. 19: Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dawes, Graham Nash, John Fogerty, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Stevie Wonder,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

The Current Celebrates 20 Years

January 16, 2025January 15, 2025 kevincarter The Current

• Next Friday, Jan. 24, Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul will celebrate 20 years on-air, online, and

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Gracie Awards Entry Deadline Extended

January 15, 2025 kevincarter Gracie Awards

• In light of the ongoing challenges caused by the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, the Alliance

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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
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

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

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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
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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
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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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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
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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

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

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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
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
APMG Facing Staff Layoffs
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APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

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