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Introducing ROC Nation Distribution

August 15, 2024 kevincarter Roc Nation

• Roc Nation announces the merger of its Roc Nation Label and Equity Distribution (EQ) divisions to form ROC Nation

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WCBS-AM/New York The New Home Of ESPN

August 12, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, Good Karma Brands, WCBS-AM

• Audacy and Good Karma Brands (GKB) have entered into an LMA, effective August 26. As part of the LMA,

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

BJ & Jamie & Alice Renew Vows

August 7, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KALC

• Audacy announced a multiyear contract extension with morning hosts BJ Harris and Jamie White, co-hosts of the top-rated BJ

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WEEI & Patriots Mark 30th Anniversary

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WEEI

• Audacy and the New England Patriots announced a multi-year extension to their broadcast partnership. The agreement includes the continuation

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Desert Valley Media Group Sold To Zelus, LLC

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, KMVA, KOAI

• Desert Valley Media Group announced the sale of its Phoenix radio group — Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3), Hot AC

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Bottalico & The Fanatic Ink Best Deal Ever

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Ricky Bottalico has signed a sweet new multiyear contract extension to continue as co-host of The Best Show Ever

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Kush Connection Cleared For Launch

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 kevincarter Kush Connection, Patty Steele, Steve Kingston

• Last year radio vets Steve Kingston and wife Patty Steele announced their intention to open a cannabis dispensary in

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Connoisseur Sells Frederick To Local Daily Media

July 24, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Local Daily Media

• Connoisseur Media announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Frederick, MD radio stations — WFRE (99.9 Free

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WCM Teams Up With Analog Metaverse

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 kevincarter Analog Metaverse, Warner Chappell Music

• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) announced its new partnership with Analog Metaverse, a boutique rights management company and music publisher,

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SXM Extends ‘Mad Dog’ Russo

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Radio Hall of Famer Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo has signed a new three-year deal to remain the face and

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BREAKING NEWS

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
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Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

• RAMP has learned that veteran music industry executive Mike Rittberg is now available for his next opportunity. In a

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
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Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

• RAMP has learned that veteran music industry executive Mike Rittberg is now available for his next opportunity. In a

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
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Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star
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Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

LABEL LOVE

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
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Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
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Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

July 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
Promo Motion At Beggars Group
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Promo Motion At Beggars Group

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promo Motion At Beggars Group

PROGRAMMING

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
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Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO URBAN URBAN AC 

BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
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Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
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Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

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