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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

UMG & TikTok Kiss, Make Up

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 kevincarter TikTok, UMG

• Universal Music Group and TikTok announced a new multi-dimensional licensing agreement that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMG’s

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SRG/ILS Re-Ups With Virgin Music Group

April 29, 2024 kevincarter SRG/ILS, Virgin Music Group

• The SRG/ILS Group is pleased to announce that it has extended its successful partnership with Virgin Music Group, building

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Beasley Boston Marathon Partnership

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group Boston is excited to announce their newly minted, multi-year partnership with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)

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To Infinity & Beyond For Knoxville’s Marc & Kim

March 18, 2024March 17, 2024 kevincarter SummitMedia, WWST

• We want to send our best wishes to Marc Anthony and Kim Hansard, who just inked a swell new

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Iconic Inks Bryan Ferry

March 5, 2024 kevincarter Iconic Artists Group

• Bryan Ferry has entered into a partnership with Irving Azoff‘s Iconic Artists Group to develop and expand his musical

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Shelley From The Block

March 5, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WXBK

• We are pleased to share the news that Shelley Wade has just signed a new contract to continue hosting

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LOCASH Launches Galaxy Label Group

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 kevincarter Galaxy Label Group, Studio2Bee Entertainment

• Hitmaking duo LOCASH announced the debut of Galaxy Label Group. Distributed by BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and featuring… wait

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Fernandez Re-Ups With Beasley

February 27, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WYUU

• Beasley Media Group and Nio Fernandez have mutually inked a multiyear renewal to retain Fernandez as Director of Latin

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WYPR & WTMD Officially Related

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 kevincarter WTMD, WYPR

• Baltimore Public Media (BPM) proudly announced its official launch on Monday, formally uniting NPR affiliate 88.1 WYPR/Baltimore and Triple

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‘Ice’ Extended At The Fan

February 26, 2024February 27, 2024 kevincarter Tegna, WBNS-FM

• TEGNA Sports-Talk WBNS-FM (97.1 The Fan)/Columbus, OH has extended Matty “Ice” Hayes with a sweet new multi-year deal. Hayes

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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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
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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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Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

• Borchetta Entertainment Group announced a significant leadership expansion, welcoming Kevin Spellman and Henley Halem to the company as Co-Vice

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay
Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

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

LABEL LOVE

Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

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

PROGRAMMING

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay
Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

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
AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

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?

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