PROGRAMMING – Page 4 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Pros On The Loose: Chad Heritage

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Veteran programmer Chad Heritage has resigned as PD and morning host at Saga Country WVVR (Beaver 100.3)/Clarksville, TN after

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Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Super Hi-Fi

• Super Hi-Fi this week announced a strategic partnership with Connoisseur Media that will see Connoisseur re-platform select stations nationwide

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Audacy Vertically Realigns Content Structure

January 28, 2026January 29, 2026 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy announced a vertical realignment of its programming and content structure, reorganized by format instead of location. CEO Kelli

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RCS Chief Generali Announces Retirement

January 28, 2026 kevincarter Katz Media Group, RCS

• RCS Worldwide announced that Philippe Generali, President & CEO, will retire, effective Feb. 28, “to pursue personal passions and

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United Stations Welcomes Ken Prehl

January 27, 2026 kevincarter United Stations

• United Stations has appointed Ken Prehl as Director of Affiliate Sales & Special Projects. In his new role, Prehl

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CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

January 27, 2026 kevincarter CRS 2026

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) revealed the lineup for its popular “Cycle of A Song” series as part of the

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WOKQ Is Now Doll’s House

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WOKQ

• Townsquare Media is pleased to announce that Garret Doll has been named Brand Manager and morning host of heritage

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Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

January 27, 2026 kevincarter The Syndicate

• Leading entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate announced the appointment of award-winning music supervisor Chip Herter as SVP, Music Supervision

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Mason Joins MediaCo As VP/GM, Local Markets

January 27, 2026January 28, 2026 kevincarter Mediaco

• MediaCo Holding Inc. announced the appointment of Maire Mason as Vice President and General Manager of Local MediaCo Markets,

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‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026January 27, 2026 kevincarter Bobby Bones, Premiere Networks

• In December we reported that iHeartMedia and Netflix had forged an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15