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MIW Launches Erica Farber Mentorship

November 4, 2024November 3, 2024 kevincarter MIW

• Great news regarding our former boss at R&R, the amazing Erica Farber — Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio,

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The Wolf Howls In Providence

November 3, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWKX

• Done deal — as RAMP first reported last week, after several days of stunting, Cumulus has indeed flipped former

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Urban One Ups Its Spanish Radio Game

November 1, 2024November 4, 2024 kevincarter Urban One

• Urban One Inc. announced a Local Management Agreement (LMA) with La Mega Media, Inc., and Lazo Media LLC, taking

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KXXM Leans Bilingual As ‘Mix 96.1’

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 kevincarter iHeartLatino, KXXM

• iHeartMedia San Antonio has transformed Top 40 KXXM (96.1 NOW) into Mix 96.1, “Tus Favoritas de Siempre,” now broadcasting

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ALTered Schedule For ALT 103.7/Dallas

November 1, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KVIL

• Audacy announced a revised weekday personality lineup for KVIL (ALT 103.7)/Dallas, effective Monday, November 4: Pictured, below, (l-r): Ian

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Hawke Now Running Mid-West Family Madison

October 31, 2024November 1, 2024 kevincarter Mid-West Family

• Mid-West Family Marketing Madison, WI is excited to announce the promotion of 22-year company veteran Randy Hawke from VP

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Grammys Segue To Disney In 2027

October 30, 2024 kevincarter Grammy Awards

• Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Dana Walden and the Recording Academy® CEO Harvey Mason Jr.jointly announced an unprecedented new 10-year global

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Virgin Music Group Acquires Outdustry

October 30, 2024 kevincarter Outdustry, Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group announced that it has acquired Outdustry, the market-leading artist and label services and rights management business

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Morgan Prue Named PD, WZID/Manchester

October 30, 2024 kevincarter Saga Communications, WZID

• Veteran programming pro Morgan Prue has joined Saga’s Manchester Media Group in Manchester, NH as Program Director of heritage

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Leslie Whittle Elevated, Adds Atlanta To Houston

October 30, 2024October 31, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KRBE, WWWQ

• RAMP initially broke this news earlier this week, and now it’s official — Cumulus Media has elevated longtime KRBE/Houston

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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

• Audacy announces the next iteration of the 97.1 frequency in Los Angeles — All-News KNX-FM will flip to All-Sports

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Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord

• Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has acquired the assets of Los Angeles-based Mothership Music Publishing. The acquisition

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

Can 97.1 The Fan Break the ‘Mellow’ Curse? A RAMP Guest Editorial by Kevin Gershan It’s the frequency that just

Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
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WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

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BMG & Concord Announce Merger
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BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
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Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
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Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

PROGRAMMING

L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
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WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO
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Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO
Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston
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Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston
iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

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