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MORNING SHOWS

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Jon Ballard Wakes Up In Reno

July 9, 2019 kevincarter Lotus Communications

• Lotus Radio Corp. Reno welcomes company vet Jon Ballard aboard to do mornings on Classic Rock KOZZ. He succeeds Tina

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION URBAN 

Detroit Wakes Up With Morning Hustle

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One, WGPR

• Radio One Urban WGPR (Hot 107.5)/Detroit announced its new morning show — The Morning Hustle comes to the Motor City starting

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Family First For Ralphie Marino

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 kevincarter Cape Cod, CCB Media

• Longtime New England radio pro Ralphie Marino announced he’s stepping down from his morning co-host spot on CCB Media Hot

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Shannon Enters ‘Terry Boyd’s World’

July 2, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KGON

• Entercom Classic Rock KGON/Portland, OR, braces for the imminent arrival of Brian Shannon as the station’s new morning show co-host.

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering John Walton

July 2, 2019July 5, 2019 kevincarter Walton & Johnson

• John Walton, half of the long-running syndicated Walton & Johnson morning show, has died. In a message posted today on

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AC FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Greg & Mere Walking On Air

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 kevincarter KMXZ, Lotus Communications

• Wisely utilizing the high level of talent already available in the building, Lotus Communications’ heritage AC KMXZ (94.9 MIXfm)/Tucson has

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Marxkors Upped To KMOX AM Co-Host

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, KMOX

• Amy Marxkors has been elevated to morning co-host on Entercom News-Talk 1120 KMOX-AM/St. Louis, radio flagship of the St. Louis Cardinals

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FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Salt Ready To Shake Up Hartford

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WTIC-FM, WWBX

• After seven years as co-host of the Karson & Kennedy morning show on Entercom Hot AC WWBX (Mix 104.1)/Boston,

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Smiley To Succeed Joyner

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 kevincarter Rickey Smiley, Tom Joyner

• Rumors become reality, as Tom Joyner formally introduced Rickey Smiley as his successor, as he prepares to retire as host

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Bronson New Morning Host @ WROR/Boston

June 28, 2019June 30, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WROR

• UPDATED: After nearly four decades of service to a generation of Boston radio listeners, the Loren & Wally era has officially

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BREAKING NEWS

Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FREE AGENT PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

• As we were uploading Wednesday’s issue of RAMP late Tuesday night, we received this email from Willobee Carlan, Program

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DIGITAL

Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

• Warner Music Group and Suno, the leader in AI music, announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will open new frontiers

Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
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Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
All Rise For Your Chief Judge
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All Rise For Your Chief Judge

November 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on All Rise For Your Chief Judge
Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
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Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
WMG Seeks Stability With AI
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WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI

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LATEST POSTS

Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary

November 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary

• Stingray announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Stingray Radio, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Hot

Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FREE AGENT PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska
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NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska

LABEL LOVE

Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock PROS IN MOTION 

Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
WMG Seeks Stability With AI
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI
Remembering Todd Snider
CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRIPLE A 

Remembering Todd Snider

November 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Todd Snider
Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

PROGRAMMING

Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary

November 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
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Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska
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NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska
Urban One’s Mazer Retiring, Willner Elevated
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Urban One’s Mazer Retiring, Willner Elevated

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One’s Mazer Retiring, Willner Elevated
Can’t Keep Jordan Away From Key 103
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Can’t Keep Jordan Away From Key 103

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Can’t Keep Jordan Away From Key 103
Connoisseur Divests Two More Markets
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Divests Two More Markets

November 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Divests Two More Markets

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