PROGRAMMING – Page 92 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Remembering Leighton Peck

• We keep losing legends — RAMP just learned of the passing of longtime Twin Cities’ radio pro Leighton Peck,

• Nexstar’s WGN Radio/Chicago announced it has inked a multi-year extension with morning show host Bob Sirott. “Bob’s work ethic,

• RAMP has confirmed that Chad Taylor has exited his position as Operations Manager for Cumulus Media’s Des Moines, IA

• Zelus Media Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix is proud as heck to announce that the honorable Mr. Deongello “Gello” Vanorsby,

• Audacy has rebranded its BetQL Network as The BetMGM Network, strengthening its ongoing relationship with BetMGM. The BetMGM Network

• NPR has named Jay Shaylor as Executive Producer of Morning Edition and companion podcast, Up First, starting March 3.

• Beasley Media Group and Key Networks jointly announced that award-winning Country radio personality Elaina Smith is joining Backstage Country

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a leading 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to advancing female leadership in radio

• With less than three weeks to go until the opening of CRS 2025, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) announced

• Kendrick Lamar was the big winner at the 67th Grammy Awards, as his powerful “Not Like Us” scored five