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Eggs-actly The Perfect Promotion

February 20, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WQEN

• With the price of eggs reaching the levels of precious jewelry, someone had to step up to head off

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WMG & Spotify Ink Multi-Year Deal

February 6, 2025 kevincarter Spotify, Warner Music Group

• Spotify and Warner Music Group announced a new, multi-year agreement, which covers both Recorded Music and Music Publishing. Through

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Townsquare Elevates Cipolla, Kiger & Quinn

February 4, 2025 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media announced the promotion of three tenured employees to newly created positions that allow the Company to tackle

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BMI Icon Alison Smith Announces Retirement

January 28, 2025 kevincarter BMI

• After a nearly 40-year career at BMI, Alison Smith, Executive Vice President, Chief Distribution & Publisher Relations Officer, announced

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‘Bob & Sheri,’ Minus Bob Lacey

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 kevincarter Bob and Sheri

• On Monday morning, Bob Lacey announced his impending retirement from the long-running syndicated Bob & Sheri morning show, effective

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Grammy Awards To “Proceed As Planned”

January 13, 2025January 15, 2025 kevincarter Grammy Awards

• The uncertainty surrounding the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards show has now been put to rest, as it was announced

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Pinfield Recovering After Medical Event

January 7, 2025January 9, 2025 kevincarter KCSN, Matt Pinfield

• RAMP has learned from several sources that legendary radio and television personality Matt Pinfield has been hospitalized after suffering

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New Year Brings ‘The Rick Burgess Show’

January 6, 2025 kevincarter WZZK

• It was nearly a year ago when Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey, hosts of the syndicated Rick &

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Rome & Rich Change Seats

January 1, 2025January 2, 2025 kevincarter Jim Rome, Rich Eisen Show

• The Jim Rome Show kicks off 2025 with a new distributor and a new time slot, as the show

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Large Opportunity For Big Rob

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 kevincarter KIMN

• KSE Radio Hot AC KIMN (Mix 100)/Denver has tapped Colorado’s own “Big Rob” Lewis as the station’s new Program

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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

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

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

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RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years

• RadioTraks, a longtime provider of music research services to radio stations and record labels across the United States, announced

Mike OD Back in The Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
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Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
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Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose
Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
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Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

PROGRAMMING

Mike OD Back in The Zone
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Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
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Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
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 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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