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Power Fluctuation In Phoenix

April 28, 2024April 29, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, Skyview Networks

• RAMP has learned that major structural changes are afoot at Desert Valley Media Group Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix —

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Meet Your ’24 ACM Radio Award Winners

April 22, 2024April 23, 2024 kevincarter ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music® today revealed the winners of the ACM Radio Awards for the 59th Academy of

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Russo Named Pres./Sales, Key Networks

April 15, 2024 kevincarter Key Networks

• Key Networks has named Ron Russo as its new President of Sales. A member of the executive leadership team,

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iHeartCountry Daytime Village Announced

April 11, 2024 kevincarter iHeartCountry Festival

• iHeartMedia revealed the lineup for the Daytime Village at the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on Saturday,

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Bobby Bones Meets The Bull

April 2, 2024 kevincarter Bobby Bones, Premiere Networks, WUBL

• iHeartMedia Country WUBL (94.9 The Bull)/Atlanta announced the addition of the Premiere-syndicated The Bobby Bones Show to the morning

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The Bull Is Back In Seattle

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, KPNW

• Just 14 months after flipping the former KNUC/Seattle from Country to Triple A, Hubbard has reversed that decision and

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Compass Pulls Off Executive Hat Trick

March 28, 2024 kevincarter Compass Media Networks

• Compass Media Networks announces the elevation of Robert Blum, Tyler Brewer, and Chris Kleiber, who will collectively oversee the

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49th Gracie Award Winners Announced

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 kevincarter AWMF===, Gracie Awards

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) — the nonprofit organization supporting women across all media segments —

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CRB Announces Kingsley Birthday Benefit Auction

March 19, 2024 kevincarter Bob Kingsley, CRB, CRS

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announces a special memorial auction event commemorating what would have been the 85th birthday of

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ACM Radio Awards Nominees Announced

March 14, 2024March 15, 2024 kevincarter ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music® announced the ACM Radio Awards nominees for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards™,

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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

• Veteran talent manager Clint Higham, former longtime Warner Music Nashville Chairman John Esposito, Big Machine Records EVP/GM Kris Lamb

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Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
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Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

• Monday night, the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards Live at SXSW brought together the most influential names in podcasting to honor

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

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Remember: Might Makes Wright
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Remember: Might Makes Wright

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remember: Might Makes Wright

• Wright Media Group announced a major expansion this week, assembling what President Brian Wright calls a “street-level alliance team”

Remembering WGN Legend Orion Samuelson
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Remembering WGN Legend Orion Samuelson

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering WGN Legend Orion Samuelson
Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

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Borchetta Branches Into Management
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Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Branches Into Management
Power Surge In Music City
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Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City
McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
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McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune
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Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

PROGRAMMING

Remember: Might Makes Wright
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Remember: Might Makes Wright

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remember: Might Makes Wright
Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio
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Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sam Now The Boss Of Bob In San Antonio
Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando
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Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Named Brand Mgr., WOMX/Orlando
Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
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Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

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AWMF Announces 2026 Board
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AWMF Announces 2026 Board

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AWMF Announces 2026 Board
Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC
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Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC

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