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AC DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Pros On The Loose: Jason Burns

September 1, 2025 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, John Tesh

• RAMP has learned that Jason Burns has exited as the voice and lead engineer of The John Tesh Radio

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC URBAN 

HOT 97 Realigns… Funk Flex Staying

September 1, 2025September 2, 2025 kevincarter WQHT

• Last Thursday, longtime HOT 97/New York veteran Funkmaster Flex teased/scared his nearly four million followers into thinking that his

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ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

‘Twiggins’ Upped To OM, Adams Radio Tallahassee

September 1, 2025 kevincarter Adams Radio Group, WHTF

• Congrats to Tres “Twiggins” Wiggins, PD of Adams Radio Top 40 WHTF (Hot 104.9) and Rhythmic Hot AC WQTL

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING Classical FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

O’Leary Joins Classical WCRB/Boston

September 1, 2025 kevincarter WCRB

• Longtime Boston radio fixture David O’Leary is off the beach and back in the action, as he has joined

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 kevincarter Bold Gold Media

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025September 1, 2025 kevincarter Bell Media, CIMX

• After what felt like an eternal (five-year) absence, Bell Media has relaunched its beloved Windsor, Ontario-based Alternative station 89X,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Rizzo & Jeff In The Wiener’s Circle

August 29, 2025August 31, 2025 kevincarter Rizzo and Jeff

• It’s been a minute since we last heard from our pals Rizzo & Jeff, morning duo on Saga Classic

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter WKXW

• Townsquare News-Talk WKXW (New Jersey 101.5)/Trenton, NJ is excited to announce the return of Bill Spadea to mornings, starting

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 kevincarter JVC Broadcasting

• JVC Broadcasting is sharing the love and extending the reach of  WBON (92.1 The Bone)/Ft. Walton Beach, FL with

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio Music Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

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BREAKING NEWS

CBS News Ending CBS News Radio
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

• UPDATED: CBS News is shuttering its nearly century-old CBS News Radio division, part of 6% staff cuts as announced

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DIGITAL

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and Netflix have formed a creative partnership under an exclusive multi-year first-look deal that will

Executive Action: Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

Executive Action: Focus 360

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Focus 360
Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

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Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

• A familiar voice in Lexington, KY radio will soon have a new home — beginning Monday, March 30, Mandy

WSSR Counting Down To… Something
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Counting Down To… Something

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Counting Down To… Something
CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?
DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?

LABEL LOVE

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley
Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
Borchetta Branches Into Management
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Branches Into Management
Power Surge In Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City
McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

PROGRAMMING

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
WSSR Counting Down To… Something
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Counting Down To… Something

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Counting Down To… Something
CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?
DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?
CBS News Ending CBS News Radio
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Ending CBS News Radio
Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner
Executive Action: Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

Executive Action: Focus 360

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Focus 360

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