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Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR has named Erica Osher as its Vice President of AI Labs, starting July 28. In this new role,

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Leslie Fram Launches FEMco Consultancy

April 28, 2025April 29, 2025 kevincarter FEMco

• Acclaimed music executive and award-winning artist advocate Leslie Fram has officially launched her new business venture — FEMco (Fram

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Ryan Ready To Write His Own Story

March 12, 2025March 13, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WNEW

• Jim Ryan, Audacy SVP of Programming and PD of WNEW/New York announced his impending departure, effective in April —

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Steal & Richards To Co-Program Portland’s Bull

February 17, 2025February 18, 2025 kevincarter Collective Heads, KUPL

• Collective Heads Founding Partner Tim Richards announced that, effective immediately, fellow Collective Head Jimmy Steal is taking on Co-Content

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Kenny Wall Named PD Of The X/Fayetteville

February 9, 2025 kevincarter KXNA

• Hey! That guy looks like Kenny Wall! Upon further review… turns out it IS Kenny Wall, the pride of

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Lotus Looking Ahead To Big Gains

January 25, 2025January 26, 2025 kevincarter Lotus Communications

• Lotus Communications is excited to announce a new partnership with Big Gain Consulting, LLC, a leading music industry marketing

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Inrush To Bertrand: ‘Howdy, Partner!’

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 kevincarter Inrush Broadcast Services

• Inrush Broadcast Services is pleased to announce the addition of Rob Bertrand as a partner in the firm, joining

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Collective Heads Collects Jim Lawson

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 kevincarter Collective Heads

• Tim Richards, Ring Leader of Collective Heads just announced that programming and brand sage Jim Lawson is joining Jimmy

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Collective Heads > One

January 13, 2025January 12, 2025 kevincarter Collective Heads

• Say hello to Collective Heads, a new consulting venture with big dreams, plenty of expertise, and a healthy appreciation

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Remembering Brian Burns

December 15, 2024December 17, 2024 kevincarter

• We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of longtime programmer and consultant Brian Burns, who succumbed to

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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

• Warner Records announced a dynamic, digitally forward, future-focused revitalization of its marketing team under the leadership of General Manager

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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

• Warner Records announced a dynamic, digitally forward, future-focused revitalization of its marketing team under the leadership of General Manager

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
Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

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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

• As a result of Warner Records’ announced “revitalization,” RAMP has  learned of several notable Warner Music departures, including Chicago-based

Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull
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Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull
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

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

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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’

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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
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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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Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
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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
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Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
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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
Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

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