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Church Named OM, Alpha Media Dayton/Canton

September 1, 2022 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Clay Church has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s Dayton and Canton, OH stations — the Dayton cluster

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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Tom Mitchell Exits Cumulus Syracuse

September 1, 2022September 5, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• In what can best be described as a surprising turn of events, RAMP has learned that Tom Mitchell, a

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Spicer’s Amazing Tropical Adventure

September 1, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• After a successful three-decade radio career, Cindy Spicer is preparing to take a giant step away from her dual

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Washington State Covered In News

September 1, 2022 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media Inc. has launched the Washington State News Network (WSNN), described as “the only source of local, regional,

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AC ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

A Rose Blooms In Louisville

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 kevincarter Alpha Media, WXMA

• Alpha Media pulls off a pre-Labor Day format flip, this one in Louisville, as WXMA (102.3 Jack FM) downshifts

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Tom Hanrahan On The Loose

August 31, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Tom Hanrahan, Area SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Alabama has left the company after 25 years, the last 20 with

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Moving Day At iHeart San Diego

August 31, 2022September 1, 2022 kevincarter KGB-AM, KLSD

• UPDATED: iHeartMedia San Diego will be busy on Sept.1 swapping the dial positions of two of its AM stations

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Roberts To Program KRXQ & KSEG/Sacramento

August 31, 2022September 1, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KRXQ, KSEG

• Audacy Sacramento welcomes Aaron Roberts as the new Brand Manager of Mainstream Rock KRXQ (98 Rock) and Classic Rock

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

It’s An ‘All-Casey Weekend’ On Tucson’s Drive

August 31, 2022 kevincarter Casey Kasem, KDRI

• Tucson Radio Classic Hits KDRI (The Drive 101.7 FM/AM830)/Tucson is bringing back the legendary voice of Casey Kasem and

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ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO URBAN 

CFB Encouraging More Urban Alt Stations

August 30, 2022 kevincarter CPB

• Building on the success of the growing Urban Alternative public radio format in cities from Denver to Milwaukee, the

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BREAKING NEWS

Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES STREAMING 

Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

• The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced that CEO Damon Whiteside plans to depart in June 2026 after six-and-a-half

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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

• Entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate has hired digital strategy expert Stevie Heckert as Senior Manager, Digital Marketing, and expanded

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

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Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus

• RAMP has learned that Mike Dorsey, OM of Saga’s Columbus, OH brands and PD of highly successful Classic Rock

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors

LABEL LOVE

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
New Executive Positions At Position Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady

PROGRAMMING

Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus
Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

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