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PROGRAMMING

COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

SummitMedia Undergoes A Reduction In Force

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 kevincarter SummitMedia

• Corporate restructuring and that dreaded term “Reduction In Force” (RIF) has now affected SummitMedia, where RAMP hears as many

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1

April 24, 2025 kevincarter KRBE, NASH Icon

• Cumulus Houston has flipped KRBE-HD2 to Nash Icon 104.1, now playing the most iconic Country music from the ’80s,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

FOX Sports Palm Springs Into Action

April 23, 2025 kevincarter FOX Sports Radio

• Arrington Broadcasting LLC’s KFSQ-AM/Thousand Palms, CA announced the launch of FOX Sports 1270 AM, serving the Coachella Valley by

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Spivey Upped To PD, KNIX/Phoenix

April 23, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KNIX

• iHeartMedia has elevated Reid Spivey to Program Director of Country KNIX/Phoenix, effective immediately. The move makes sense, as Spivey

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Miggy Launches The Miggy Agency

April 23, 2025 kevincarter Miggy Agency

• Veteran radio talent and media pro Miggy Santos has launched The Miggy Agency, a creative studio providing voice tracking,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Oxnard-Ventura Feelin’ Groovy

April 22, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KVYB

• Another Cumulus station has changed course after Westwood One’s recent dissolution of seven 24/7 formats — KVYB (106.3 The

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Johnjay & Rich Earn Kidd Kraddick Award

April 22, 2025April 21, 2025 kevincarter Johnjay and Rich, MSBC, Premiere Networks

• Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC) is pleased to announce the recipient of this year’s Kidd Kraddick Award will be

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Ready To Rise Through The Ranks?

April 21, 2025 kevincarter RAB

• RAB announced the dates for the 17th annual Rising Through the Ranks. The leadership program for women, produced by

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Condo Exits Skyview Networks

April 21, 2025April 22, 2025 kevincarter Skyview Networks

• RAMP has learned that Jeanne-Marie Condo has exited her role as President of Network Partnerships & Chief Revenue Officer

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

Curtis Media Expands La Ley Eastward

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 kevincarter Curtis Media Group, La Ley

• Raleigh-based Curtis Media Group announces the expansion of its La Ley Regional Mexican brand, currently serving the Triad via

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BREAKING NEWS

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

• Cumulus Media has tapped veteran programmer Patrick Davis as Program Director of Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/Atlanta, effective Immediately. Davis

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DIGITAL

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

• iHeartMedia San Francisco has named Annalee Gould as Senior Vice President of Sales for the seven-brand group, effective Monday,

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

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LATEST POSTS

Cervantes Launches Congressional Campaign
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS POLITICS PROS IN MOTION 

Cervantes Launches Congressional Campaign

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cervantes Launches Congressional Campaign

• Last week we reported that longtime Sacramento radio personality “Pacey Williams” Cervantes had stepped down from afternoon drive Bonneville

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
Audacy’s Lee Davis Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Audacy’s Lee Davis Announces Retirement

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s Lee Davis Announces Retirement

LABEL LOVE

Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music
NSAI Announces Changes To Board
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NSAI Announces Changes To Board
Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

PROGRAMMING

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal
Point Now Sporting Afternoon Woody
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Point Now Sporting Afternoon Woody

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Point Now Sporting Afternoon Woody
Greene Trades St. Cloud For Sin City
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Greene Trades St. Cloud For Sin City

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Greene Trades St. Cloud For Sin City
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
Blazer Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Miami
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Blazer Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Miami

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Blazer Named SVPP, iHeartMedia Miami

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