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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Executive Action: John Murphy

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Crossover Media Group

• Veteran media and sales executive John Murphy has joined Crossover Media Group as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. The

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 kevincarter Kroenke, Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Denver-based Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), which owns Hot

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE SALES 

Pros On The Loose: Tim Thompson

April 12, 2026 kevincarter Audacy

• As we recently reported, Audacy announced it was restructuring its upper management level, eliminating the role of Market Manager

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BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT SALES 

iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 kevincarter

• RAMP has learned that iHeartMedia is undergoing restructuring at the executive level, as several prominent company veterans have reportedly

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced Ann Marie Licata as CEO of the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group, the largest of the company’s three operating

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Audacy’s Busy Week Continues

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 kevincarter Audacy

• Before we get to the latest round of downsizing, Audacy announced a streamlining of its market leadership with the

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AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TOP 40 

Cumulus Inks Wirthlin To Run Salt Lake City

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has appointed Joyce Wirthlin as VP/Market Manager for the company’s five Salt Lake City brands — AC

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

iHeart NYC Ups Festo To VP/Events, Marketing

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia New York has elevated Andrew Festo to Vice President of Events and Experiences, effective immediately. In his new

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

iHeart New England Handled With Care

March 30, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that Care Jones has been promoted to Market President, overseeing Providence, RI; Manchester and Portsmouth, NH; and

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Audacy Elevates Kenyon To Reg. President

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy announced that Debbie Kenyon, SVP/Market Manager of Audacy Detroit has been appointed as Regional President for its Central

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Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

• It is with heavy hearts that Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announces the passing of legendary rock DJ Mike

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DIGITAL

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

• After a successful five-decade radio career, Cumulus VP of Programming Operations Doug Hamand announced he will be retiring at

BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION Smooth Jazz 

BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions
Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

LABEL LOVE

Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

PROGRAMMING

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

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