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MORNING SHOWS

EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WTOP Names Trio Of News Directors

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 kevincarter WTOP

• Hubbard’s WTOP News/Washington announced that Monique Hayes has been promoted to AM Broadcast News Director; Bill McFarland is joining

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CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & Bobby Bones Renew Vows

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 kevincarter Bobby Bones, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that it has renewed its relationship with CMA and ACM Award-winning radio personality Bobby Bones, host of

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

James Wakes Up Back At KRMD

August 7, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KRMD

• Cumulus Country 101.1 KRMD/Shreveport, LA welcomes prodigal son Derek James back as the station’s new morning host. It’s a

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

KIIS-FM Rebrands As ‘SWFT FM’

August 3, 2023 kevincarter KIIS-FM, Taylor Swift

• iHeartMedia Top 40 102.7 KIIS-FM/Los Angeles is as excited as you are about Taylor Swift‘s massive The Eras Tour

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Mel McKay Rules The Far East Bay

August 2, 2023 kevincarter Alpha Media, KKIQ, KUIC

• Congratulations are in order for Mel McKay, who has been officially been promoted to Operations Manager/Content Director for Alpha

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CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Geronimo Apologizes For Insensitive Comments

August 2, 2023 kevincarter Don Geronimo, WBIG

• Don Geronimo, who was fired last week from his morning gig on iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBIG (BIG 100)/Washington, has

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Philly Vet Gibson Joins Allentown’s Hawk

July 31, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WODE

• Major market pro Dave Gibson has been named morning co-host on Cumulus Classic Rock WODE (99.9 The Hawk)/Allentown, PA,

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CLASSIC ROCK FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LEGAL MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Don Geronimo Fired From WBIG/DC

July 30, 2023July 31, 2023 kevincarter Don Geronimo, iHeartMedia, WBIG

• Don Geronimo has been terminated by iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBIG (BIG 100)/Washington, the radio flagship of the of the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

iHeart-Warming Homecoming For Bill Stewart

July 28, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP has confirmed that Bill “Stu” Stewart is making his triumphant return to iHeartMedia, this time as the newly

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ACTIVE ROCK FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Abe Kanan: Free Agent

July 28, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WCHI

• RAMP has confirmed that iHeartMedia’s WCHI (Rock 95.5)/Chicago and morning co-host Abe Kanan have parted ways after contract negotiations

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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
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

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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
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
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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