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PROGRAMMING

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Lawson Gets KOSI With Bonneville Denver

December 21, 2017 kevincarter Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Mile High radio pro Jim Lawson has been named PD of Bonneville AC KOSI 101.1/Denver, effective Tuesday, January 2.

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Now Entering Iowa: Russ Mottla

December 18, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

• Now it can be told! Veteran Rock programmer Russ Mottla has been named PD of NRG Media’s 100,000-watt Active

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Gentry Comes Home To Augusta

December 18, 2017 kevincarter

• T Gentry has returned home to Augusta, GA to reclaim his former position as Operations Manager and Program Director

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Manley New Management At WGN

December 14, 2017December 14, 2017 kevincarter Tribune Broadcasting

• There’s a promotion party in the lobby of Tribune News-Talk WGN-AM/Chicago as it was announced that VP of Content

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FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING URBAN AC 

Ken Johnson Returns To New York

December 14, 2017December 14, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

• Cumulus Media announced that veteran Urban programming exec Ken Johnson will return to New York and reclaim the programming

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Fun With Call Letters

December 13, 2017December 12, 2017 kevincarter Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Entercom Communications announced some familiar new call letters have been assigned its recently launched Seattle Soft AC outlet, The

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Elizabethany Named APD/PM Drive @ Hot 99.5

December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. announced Elizabethany has been named APD and afternoon personality for Top 40 WIHT (Hot 99.5), effective

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Seattle Start-Up Seeks PD

December 12, 2017December 11, 2017 kevincarter

• Hubbard Radio Seattle is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead the airstaff and grow ratings for America’s newest

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

‘Get Me Chuck Beck!’

December 12, 2017December 11, 2017 kevincarter Cox

• Yesterday we told you veteran programmer Chuck Beck had exited as OM of Renda Broadcasting’s Jacksonville group after 11

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

The (Springfield) Programming Dept.

December 8, 2017December 10, 2017 kevincarter Townsquare

• Pre-holiday restructuring at Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Springfield, IL results in changes in the programming department  — RAMP has confirmed

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

• UPDATED 8/11, 11am PT:  Cumulus Cuts Come Calling In KC Those nationwide Cumulus cuts have arrived in Kansas City,

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Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts
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Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts

• Disney+ and Hulu announced a video podcasting deal with iHeartMedia for six iHeartPodcasts titles, beginning with Hey Jonas! on

WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast
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WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast
SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms
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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms
Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

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LATEST POSTS

“The Future Of Talent” by Valerie Geller
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

“The Future Of Talent” by Valerie Geller

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on “The Future Of Talent” by Valerie Geller

RAMP Guest Editorial by Valerie Geller, author of “Beyond Powerful Radio” • “The past is a different country. We don’t

Cowboys Come To Tulsa On 740 KRMG
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cowboys Come To Tulsa On 740 KRMG

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cowboys Come To Tulsa On 740 KRMG
‘Goz’ Already Knows The Score
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘Goz’ Already Knows The Score

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Goz’ Already Knows The Score

LABEL LOVE

HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
Remembering Peter Katsis
CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Peter Katsis

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Peter Katsis
Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

PROGRAMMING

“The Future Of Talent” by Valerie Geller
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

“The Future Of Talent” by Valerie Geller

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on “The Future Of Talent” by Valerie Geller
Cowboys Come To Tulsa On 740 KRMG
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cowboys Come To Tulsa On 740 KRMG

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cowboys Come To Tulsa On 740 KRMG
‘Goz’ Already Knows The Score
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘Goz’ Already Knows The Score

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Goz’ Already Knows The Score
Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts
WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast
‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’

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