Monday, May 11, 2026
Latest News from RAMP:
  • Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
  • Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
  • Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
  • Remembering Pat Caputo
  • Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
  • Bluesky
RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Radio and Music Pros

  • PROGRAMMING
  • BREAKING NEWS
  • FORMAT FLIPS
    • AC
    • ACTIVE ROCK
    • ALTERNATIVE
    • CLASSIC HITS
    • CLASSIC ROCK
    • COUNTRY
    • HOT AC
    • LITE AC
    • NEWS/TALK/SPORTS
    • OLDIES
    • SPANISH-LANGUAGE
    • TOP 40
    • TRIPLE A
    • URBAN
    • URBAN AC
  • EXECUTIVE ACTION
  • PROS IN MOTION
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Advertise
  • MORE
    • AWARDS
    • CONDOLENCES
    • DIGITAL
    • EVENTS
    • FREE AGENT
    • LABEL LOVE
    • OPPORTUNITIES
    • PHOTOS
    • RAMP
    • SALES
    • SOCIAL WALL
    • SYNDICATION

TRANSACTIONS

DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING TELEVISION TRANSACTIONS 

RADIO.COM Partnership Vewd Positively

August 4, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, Radio.com

• Entercom’s RADIO.COM digital audio platform will significantly expand its smart television footprint through a partnership with Vewd, the world’s

Read more
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

CBS Audio, Skyview Renew Vows

July 29, 2020 kevincarter CBS Audio, Skyview Networks

• Viacom’s CBS Audio Network and Skyview Networks announce the renewal of what is termed “their highly successful partnership for

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Lotus, Raiders Elope In Vegas

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 kevincarter Las Vegas Raiders, Lotus Broadcasting

• Lotus Broadcasting and the Las Vegas Raiders announced a broadcast partnership that names Active Rock KOMP 92.3 as the Raiders’

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Mom+Pop Can Now Go further

July 27, 2020 kevincarter further, Mom+Pop

• Leading independent music label Mom+Pop Music has entered into a joint venture with further, the radio promotion and artist

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA TRANSACTIONS 

TalentX + Warner Records = TalentX Records

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 kevincarter TalentX, Warner Records

• Digital talent management firm TalentX Entertainment, the driving force behind TikTok collective Sway LA, has launched a new music

Read more
FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Spotify, UMG Deepen Their Relationship

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 kevincarter Spotify, Universal Music Group

• Spotify and Universal Music Group announced a new, multi-year global license agreement. Under the terms of this expanded arrangement,

Read more
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Liberty To Take Bigger Bite Of iHeart

July 16, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Liberty Media

• The Justice Department has given the green light to a bid by Liberty Media to increase its stake in

Read more
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TRANSACTIONS Video 

Entercom Teams Up With Twitch

July 16, 2020July 15, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, Twitch

• Entercom announced a first of its kind, strategic programming partnership with interactive streaming service Twitch, which will bring live

Read more
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Cowell Got Talent To Focus On TV

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 kevincarter Simon Cowell, Sony Music

• Simon Cowell and Sony Music Entertainment have reached an agreement for Cowell to acquire Sony Music Entertainment’s stake in

Read more
CONCERTS FRONT PAGE PODCASTING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

LiveXLive Joins Forces With Pitbull

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 kevincarter LiveXLive, PodcastOne

• LiveXLive Media, Inc. has entered into a multi-year revenue-share content partnership with Grammy-winning international superstar Armando Christian Perez, better

Read more
  • ← Previous
  • Next →

BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

• Cumulus Media Atlanta formally announced the pending sale of its 97.9 FM translator (W250BC), along with a series of

NuVoodoo

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

DIGITAL

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

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

ARCHIVES

Tags

Alpha Media Audacy Beasley Media Group BMG BMI Bonneville Broadcasters Foundation Capitol Music Group Connoisseur Media COVID-19 Cox Cox Media Group Cumulus Cumulus Media Entercom ESPN Grammy Awards Hubbard Radio iHeart iHeartMedia Inc. Marketplace Meruelo Media Midwest Communications MIW NAB NAB Show NPR NRG Media NuVoodoo Premiere Networks Radio One Recording Academy Republic Records Saga Communications SiriusXM SummitMedia Sun Broadcast Group Townsquare Townsquare Media UMG Urban One Warner Chappell Music Warner Music Group Westwood One

WELCOME! WE’RE KEVIN & STEVE

Steve & Kevin
RAMP (Radio and Music Pros): Founded in September 2009, owned and operated by
Kevin Carter & Steve Resnik

LATEST POSTS

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

• After more than 20 years as one of the most recognizable voices in Baltimore radio, Amelia Ryerse — best

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

LABEL LOVE

Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
Paramount & WMG Making Movies
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

PROGRAMMING

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.
Adams New Host Of ‘Marketplace Morning Report’
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Adams New Host Of ‘Marketplace Morning Report’

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams New Host Of ‘Marketplace Morning Report’

ABOUT US

RAMP

USEFUL LINKS

  • About Those Guys
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

CONTACT US

  • Kevin Carter: 661-294-9408
    Kevin@RAMP247.com
  • Steve Resnik: 818-951-6700
    The45King@aol.com
    Steve@RAMP247.com
  • Mailing Address: 25876 The Old Road #254, Valencia, CA 91381
  • Bluesky
  • About Those Guys
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Home Three
  • Home Two
  • Left Sidebar
  • Newsletter
  • No Sidebar Content Centered
  • No Sidebar Full Width
  • Privacy Policy
  • Right Sidebar
  • Sample Page
  • Social Wall
  • Subscribe
  • Test
Copyright © 2026 RAMP Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Powered by Vipology