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Audacy Ups Cipolla To VP, Prog. Analytics/Research

August 28, 2024August 29, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has promoted Ralph Cipolla to Vice President, Programming Analytics and Research, effective immediately. The news was shared in

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WFAN Inherits Rutgers Basketball

August 27, 2024 kevincarter Rutgers, WFAN

• Rutgers University’s men’s basketball broadcasts, formerly heard on the now defunct WCBS 880/New York, are relocating over to sister

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CRB Announces 2024-25 Board

August 27, 2024 kevincarter CRB, CRS 2025

• The Country Radio Broadcasters have completed their elections for the organization’s 2024-2025 Board of Directors. The Board features distinguished

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Jim Clerkin: Free Agent

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• RAMP has learned of another casualty of the recent budget cuts at Beasley Boston — Jim Clerkin, MD and

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Erik Gee Punches His Ticket To Fayetteville

August 26, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KQSM

• Cumulus Media has appointed Erik Gee as Program Director and morning host on Sports-Talk on KQSM (92.1 The Ticket)/Fayetteville,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Copier Now Reg. Pres., iHeart Orlando/Melbourne

August 26, 2024August 28, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Judy Copier is the newly named Region President for iHeartMedia’s Orlando/Melbourne, FL market. She succeeds Barbara Latham, who retired

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Good Karma Brands Launches 880 ESPN NY

August 26, 2024August 28, 2024 kevincarter Good Karma Brands, WCBS-AM

• Hours after Audacy’s venerable WCBS-AM 880/New York signed off, Good Karma Brands announced the official launch of 880 ESPN

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Larry Martino Retires From KKLZ/Las Vegas

August 26, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, KKLZ

• It’s the end of the “Larry Martino Era” in Las Vegas, as Martino has retired as APD/MD/afternoon talent at

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Audacy Launching Nashville Sound Space

August 26, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy is preparing to unveil the Company’s seventh broadcast sound space — the Audacy Nashville Sound Space, located in

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Cromwell Launches Sports Network

August 25, 2024August 26, 2024 kevincarter Cromwell Media, WPRT, WQZQ

• Cromwell Media will officially launch The Game Nashville Sports Network today, Aug. 26. The network will include the flagship

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The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske
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The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske

• We initially reported this news on Monday, and now it’s official — Audacy Country WDAF (106.5 The Wolf)/Kansas City

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A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action

• The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) announced the hire of Grey Gordon as its new Communications & Digital

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote
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Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

August 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

• SummitMedia has an immediate opening for full-time morning host at legendary Country 94.7 KTTS/Springfield, MO. The position became available

ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
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ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
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Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

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MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
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ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
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Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
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McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
Buyers Of Beasley Ft. Myers Group Revealed
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Buyers Of Beasley Ft. Myers Group Revealed

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buyers Of Beasley Ft. Myers Group Revealed
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

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