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Morales Expands Radio To Television

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 kevincarter Backstage OL

• Last time we caught up with Dave Morales was March 2022, when we first shared the news of the

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Solk Assumes New Strategic Role

September 11, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• RAMP has learned that Greg Solk will be stepping down as VP of Programming & Operations for Audacy Chicago

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Detroit Icon JJ Johnson Announces Retirement

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WOMC

• JJ Johnson, co-host of JJ & JoAnne on Audacy Classic Hits 104.3 WOMC/Detroit, and a fixture on Motor City

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

WERS/Boston Launches ‘Salt Lick Sessions’

September 11, 2023September 10, 2023 kevincarter WERS

• Emerson College’s mighty 88.9 WERS/Boston has teamed up with the Salt Lick Incubator to create The Salt Lick Sessions,

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Marcum Reaches GM Pinnacle At WSM/Nashville

September 9, 2023September 9, 2023 kevincarter WSM-AM

• Ryman Hospitality’s iconic WSM-AM 650/Nashville, billed as “The Most Famed Country Music Station In the World,” has promoted 13-year

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AC CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Opportunity Knocks In Vermont

September 8, 2023September 10, 2023 kevincarter Pamal Broadcasting

• Catamount Radio, a division of Pamal Broadcasting is actively seeking a Program Director to handle one or more stations

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wilson Named PD of Charlotte’s 96.9 The Kat

September 8, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKKT

• iHeartMedia has named Ashley Wilson as Program Director of heritage Country WKKT (96.9 The Kat)/Charlotte, effective Monday, October 16.

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kaplan Named PD, iHeart’s ALT 104.5/Philly

September 8, 2023September 11, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WRFF

• Mike Kaplan has returned to iHeartMedia as the newly anointed at Program Director of WRFF (ALT 104.5)/Philadelphia. Amber Miller

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CMA Broadcast Nominees Announced

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 kevincarter CMA Awards

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the nominees for The 57th Annual CMA Awards, and RAMP is pleased to share the list

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

CMG Flips WPOI/Tampa To Urban AC ‘The Vibe’

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WPOI

• UPDATED: After a day of stunting with Mary J. Blige on a loop, Cox Media Group Tampa has flipped

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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced that it has leased new office space at PENN 2, Vornado Realty Trust’s recently

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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) announced its Agenda Committee leaders and members for the 2025-2026 Country Radio Seminar (CRS)

Mountain Rises In Chico
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Mountain Rises In Chico

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Rises In Chico
NPR Never Not Innovating
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NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Never Not Innovating
55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake
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55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake

May 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake
AccuRadio Files For Chapter 11 Protection
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AccuRadio Files For Chapter 11 Protection

May 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on AccuRadio Files For Chapter 11 Protection

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Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio

• Nashville Public Radio has hired its next President & CEO — longtime public media executive Holly Kernan, who most

Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done
UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett
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WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett
Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville
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Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville

May 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville
MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief
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MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief

May 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MusiCares Distributes $10Mil In Fire Relief
Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol
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Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol

May 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mortimer & Nix To Head Creative At Capitol

PROGRAMMING

Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio
Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done
Mountain Rises In Chico
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Mountain Rises In Chico

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Rises In Chico
Foxy 106.9 Stands Tall, Post-Tornado
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES Natural Disasters PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN AC 

Foxy 106.9 Stands Tall, Post-Tornado

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Foxy 106.9 Stands Tall, Post-Tornado
Zoellner Media Buying CMG’s Tulsa Group
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Zoellner Media Buying CMG’s Tulsa Group

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Zoellner Media Buying CMG’s Tulsa Group
BFOA Announces Next NYC Media Mixer
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BFOA Announces Next NYC Media Mixer

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BFOA Announces Next NYC Media Mixer

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