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It Only Hurts When I Type

October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 kevincarter

I apologize in advance for any misspellings, unintentional obscenities or gratuitous nudity in these last two issues of RAMP. A

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CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE RAMP 

‘We Can Survive’ Thrives

October 23, 2017October 22, 2017 kevincarter

Congrats to the CBS Radio family on the success of its fifth annual — and largest — We Can Survive

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Bleachers’ Crowd Always Loud

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 kevincarter

Back in May we had the pleasure of seeing Bleachers live at the legendary Roxy on the Sunset Strip. On

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Adventures In Brand Extension: RAMP247.com

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 kevincarter Vipology

Why are these two guys smiling? Well, for one thing, we are incredibly proud to announce that RAMP recently reached

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Sky’s The Limit For New 88.5

September 19, 2017September 19, 2017 kevincarter

Last week we reported the groundbreaking shared programming agreement between Triple A KCSN at California State University, Northridge and KSBR-FM

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CONCERTS RAMP 

Dinner And A Show

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017 kevincarter

The RAMP boys were granted a temporary reprieve from their court-ordered house arrest on Tuesday evening for a most worthy

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It’s Official: Khalid Blowing Up!

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Radio Disney

First things first: congrats to Khalid, who won the prestigious “Best New Artist” award last night on the MTV VMAs!

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CONDOLENCES MILESTONES RAMP 

“Jay Thomas Changed My Life”

August 25, 2017August 27, 2017 kevincarter

RAMP‘s Steve Resnik wanted to share this true story about Jay Thomas, who became a friend and who introduced him

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Capitol Congress In Session

August 11, 2017August 11, 2017 kevincarter

Capitol Music Group (CMG) Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett hosted the company’s Annual Capitol Congress on Wednesday, August 9 at

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CONVENTIONS RAMP 

Summer Lovin’, Had Me A Blast

August 11, 2017August 11, 2017 kevincarter

We want to take a moment and offer our most sincere congratulations to our longtime friend Cary Vance and the

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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards which will air from Dolby Theatre

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville
CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville

• Midwest Communications’ Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ/Knoxville promotes from within, tapping longtime station veteran/utility player “Octavius” as its new evening

Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI
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Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

LABEL LOVE

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

PROGRAMMING

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

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