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PRODUCTION

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Trio Of Upgrades @ Cumulus Syracuse

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WAXQ, WNTQ

• Cumulus Syracuse announced the elevation of three longtime cluster veterans to expanded roles within the four-station group: 1) The

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION 

DaveMan Circles Back To Qfm96

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 kevincarter Saga Communications, WLVQ

• Saga’s Columbus Radio Group (CRG) is pleased to announce the welcome return of David “DaveMan” Bjorklund, who rejoins the

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING VOICEOVER 

Industry Legend Mark Driscoll Dies At 72

August 22, 2022August 25, 2022 kevincarter Mark Driscoll

• UPDATED: This morning we learned that our industry has lost yet another legend — multi-talented programmer, air talent and V/O

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Westwood One, Benztown Renew Vows

August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 kevincarter Benztown, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One announced a new deal to extend its partnership with Benztown. Westwood One and Benztown first

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HYFIN Names Kim Shine As Prod. Manager

August 16, 2022 kevincarter HYFIN, Radio Milwaukee

• Radio Milwaukee announced the hire of multimedia journalist Kim Shine as Production Manager of the company’s new Urban Alternative

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING VOICEOVER 

Kaplan’s Sound Gets Louder

July 7, 2022July 9, 2022 kevincarter Audacy

• Congrats to Jake Kaplan, Operations & Creative Director for Audacy Los Angeles, who has been elevated to the corporate

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SVP Stripes For IGA Sync Pro Green

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 kevincarter Interscope Geffen A&M

• Interscope Geffen A&M Records has promoted Brigitte Green to Senior Vice President Film & TV Licensing. In her expanded

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION 

Jensen New Creative Dir., WMZQ & WPOC

June 29, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMZQ, WPOC

• Production pro Josh Jensen has been named as the new Creative Director of iHeartMedia Country cousins WMZQ/Washington and WPOC/Baltimore,

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION URBAN AC VOICEOVER 

Remembering Mitch Faulkner

June 27, 2022 kevincarter

• We were saddened on Monday to hear of the passing of veteran broadcaster, imaging/voiceover legend and Georgia Radio Hall

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Downsizing At iHeartMedia Denver

June 21, 2022July 18, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KBCO, KHOW, KOA

• UPDATED: RAMP has learned that the iHeartMedia personnel cuts have extended into Denver, where the following pros are now on

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BREAKING NEWS

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

• UPDATING: RAMP has confirmed that iHeartMedia is undergoing another round of layoffs. No word yet on how extensive these

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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

• Connoisseur Media announced new leadership in its Portland, OR market, reinforcing its dedication to local talent, strong community connections,

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
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HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

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Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco
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Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco

• Connoisseur Media is expanding its considerable broadcast footprint into San Francisco, as the company just announced that it has

Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!
AWARDS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!

LABEL LOVE

HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Riser House Rock Rises
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!
Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

PROGRAMMING

Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!
AWARDS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!
Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia
Programming Upgrades At Radio One
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN URBAN AC 

Programming Upgrades At Radio One

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At Radio One
Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Blake Named Brand Manager, K95/Richmond
Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

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