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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter ESPN Los Angeles, KSPN

• Good Karma Brands (GKB) announced the elevation of Tommy Lam to Market Manager of 710 KSPN (ESPN Los Angeles),

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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

August 13, 2025August 12, 2025 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services’ revised 2025 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast projects total local advertising revenue to reach $169 billion this

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Coffey Joins iHeart As Chief Business Officer

August 11, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that Lisa Coffey has joined the company in the newly-created role of Chief Business Officer. She will

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Executive Action: Guarasi Rejoins Pillar Media

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 kevincarter Pillar Media, WAKW, WAWZ

• Michael Guarasi has joined Pillar Media as General Sales Manager for Contemporary Christian WAWZ (Star 99.1), serving Northern New

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Townsquare & Renda Ink Digital Deal

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Renda Media, Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Renda Media, a local media company with a strong presence

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025August 1, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

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Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025July 31, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP has learned that Hartley Adkins, President of the iHeartMedia Markets Group is retiring at the end of the

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DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio

July 22, 2025 kevincarter WHIN

• Kensington Digital Media is pleased to announce that Karen DeFriez is joining the company in the dual role of

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Lenz In Charge Of iHeart Milwaukee

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has elevated Dan Lenz to Market President for Milwaukee, effective immediately. Lenz, who joined iHeartMedia in 2017, most

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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KAMX

• Audacy has elevated Tatjana Deegan to Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Austin portfolio, which includes Hot

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BREAKING NEWS

Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

• RAMP has confirmed that the following Disney Music Group (DMG) employees are accepting a corporate VERO package (Voluntary Early

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

• RAMP has confirmed that the following Disney Music Group (DMG) employees are accepting a corporate VERO package (Voluntary Early

Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES REUNIONS 

Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC

LABEL LOVE

Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES REUNIONS 

Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
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CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

PROGRAMMING

Beautiful Boise Beckons
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Beautiful Boise Beckons

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beautiful Boise Beckons
Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick
NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING TOP 40 

Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska
Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW

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