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Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

• Wanna wake up in New Hampshire? Of course you do! Townsquare Country WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH has put out the interplanetary

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TELEVISION 

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class

• Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia (BPOP) is thrilled to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees and Person of the

Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

• JVC Broadcasting is proud to announce that Magic Broadcasting News-Talk 101.1 WYOO/Panama City, FL is officially joining JVC’s Florida

Frank Wood, Jr. — “Serious About Fun”
ACTIVE ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock 

Frank Wood, Jr. — “Serious About Fun”

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Frank Wood, Jr. — “Serious About Fun”

• Frank “Bo” Wood Jr., the founder of WEBN/Cincinnati, affectionately known as Cincinnati’s “Commissioner of Fun,” died July 29 at

Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
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Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship

• The NFL’s New York Giants and Audacy’s WFAN/New York announced an extension to their play-by-play partnership of all Giants

Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch recent promotions and new additions. The action begins with Emily Evans

Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose

• As a result of Warner Records’ announced “revitalization,” RAMP has  learned of several notable Warner Music departures, including Chicago-based

Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull
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Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull

• Dickey Broadcasting Company is thrilled to announce the hire of veteran sports journalist and broadcaster Kelly Crull as a

WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

• As initially reported by Country Aircheck and confirmed by RAMP, Warner Music Group corporate restructuring has lead to the

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

• Warner Records announced a dynamic, digitally forward, future-focused revitalization of its marketing team under the leadership of General Manager

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
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Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class

• Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia (BPOP) is thrilled to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees and Person of the

Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

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Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose

PROGRAMMING

Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

• JVC Broadcasting is proud to announce that Magic Broadcasting News-Talk 101.1 WYOO/Panama City, FL is officially joining JVC’s Florida

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
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Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
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Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose

PROS IN MOTION

Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

• Wanna wake up in New Hampshire? Of course you do! Townsquare Country WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH has put out the interplanetary

Serious CMA Executive Action
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TELEVISION 

Serious CMA Executive Action

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Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull
Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
Robin Pressman Signing Off
Classical FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Robin Pressman Signing Off

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Robin Pressman Signing Off

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose

• As a result of Warner Records’ announced “revitalization,” RAMP has  learned of several notable Warner Music departures, including Chicago-based

WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose

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Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

• Wanna wake up in New Hampshire? Of course you do! Townsquare Country WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH has put out the interplanetary

Public Radio Needs You!
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Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!
Robyn Taylor Unplugs From WPDH
CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROS IN MOTION 

Robyn Taylor Unplugs From WPDH

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Robyn Taylor Unplugs From WPDH
2025! ‘Speak Up!’ Window! Open!
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC SERVICE 

2025! ‘Speak Up!’ Window! Open!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2025! ‘Speak Up!’ Window! Open!

BREAKING NEWS

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

• RAMP has learned that Hartley Atkins, President of the iHeartMedia Markets Group is retiring at the end of the

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Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Serious CMA Executive Action

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch recent promotions and new additions. The action begins with Emily Evans

Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

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Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth
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Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kira Lew Leaving WOKQ/Portsmouth

• Wanna wake up in New Hampshire? Of course you do! Townsquare Country WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH has put out the interplanetary

Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class
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Philly Broadcast Pioneers Reveal ’25 HOF Class

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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
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Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

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Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
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Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hartley Adkins Announces Retirement
Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship
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Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship

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Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix
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Rosado Named Dir./Content, Sierra H Phoenix

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Ray Mariner On The Loose
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Ray Mariner On The Loose

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Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
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Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

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