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BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Internal Intrigue At 98.5 The Sports Hub

September 7, 2024September 8, 2024 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group

• More morning show movement is afoot at Beasley Boston, as RAMP has learned that Executive Producer Dan O’Brien and

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Kevin & Sluggo Out At KLOS/LA

September 6, 2024September 8, 2024 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• The high profile personnel cuts continue inside Meruelo Media’s Los Angeles’ radio group — the latest departures are afternoon

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Lundon On The Loose

September 6, 2024 kevincarter SummitMedia, WZZK

• SummitMedia Country WZZK/Birmingham has parted company with midday personality Dana Lundon after eight years. Lundon was also tracking middays

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Jill Strada Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Atlanta

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has named Jill Strada as Senior Vice President of Programming for the six-station Atlanta market, effective immediately. She

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4th Annual Mental Wealth Expo

September 5, 2024 kevincarter Mental Wealth Expo

• iHeartMedia New York and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God, in partnership with Mental Wealth Alliance, will celebrate World Mental

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WICC Expands, Rebrands: ‘Voice Of Connecticut’

September 5, 2024September 8, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WICC-AM

• UPDATED with job posting: In the wake of the demise of heritage News-Talk WCBS 880/New York, Connoisseur Media announces

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Premiere Renews ‘John Boy & Billy’

September 5, 2024 kevincarter Premiere Networks

• Premiere Networks announced a renewed syndication agreement with The John Boy & Billy Big Show, effective immediately. The popular

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WHAM/Rochester Seeks News Dir./Morning Anchor

September 4, 2024September 5, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHAM

• iHeartMedia News-Talk WHAM-AM (NewsRadio 1180)/Rochester, NY has put out the nationwide call for a News Director/Morning Anchor/Host to succeed

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Baker Named APD, Boise State Public Radio

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Boise State Public Radio

• Sending best wishes to our longtime friend, James Baker, who has joined NPR affiliate Boise State Public Radio (News

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All-Business For CMG’s KONO-AM/San Antonio

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KONO-AM

• Cox Media Group (CMG) San Antonio has flipped KONO-860 AM from Oldies to Business 860, the market’s new local

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BREAKING NEWS

UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced Wednesday it would sell off half of its equity stake in Spotify and double

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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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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is criticizing Trump-aligned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for his demand for an early

UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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

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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
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

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