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Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone
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Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone

• The NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and Cox Media Group announced that Hot Talk WHPT (102.5 The Bone)/Tampa Bay will

A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

• A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music), announced that Ian Harrison has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective

Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

• The city of Amarillo, TX woke up to a lovely surprise on Monday — a shiny new Classic Rock

Beasley VP/Ops Kevin Rich Exits
EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Beasley VP/Ops Kevin Rich Exits

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley VP/Ops Kevin Rich Exits

• RAMP has learned that Kevin Rich has exited as Beasley VP of Operations after 3 1/2 years. Rich joined

And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

• Just days after summer gave way to fall, the timing was right for iHeartMedia’s Z100/New York to unveil the

Radio + Comedy Can Save The World
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING TOP 40 

Radio + Comedy Can Save The World

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio + Comedy Can Save The World

• How cool is this? As of yesterday, Intern John, host of Intern John & Your Morning Show on iHeartMedia

Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
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Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent

• RAMP has learned Jonathan Jacobs is stepping away as VP of National Promotion at Arista Records after 6 1/2

Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

• Connoisseur Media has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity now open in its Portland, OR, cluster! One of the most legendary Triple

Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic
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Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic

• Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia is thrilled beyond all reason to welcome prodigal son Jon Marks back home,

Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City
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Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City

• iHeartMedia has tapped Rick Vaughn as Senior Vice President of Programming for the company’s six-station Salt Lake City group,

EXECUTIVE ACTION

A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

• A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music), announced that Ian Harrison has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective

Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
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Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

September 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
Beasley VP/Ops Kevin Rich Exits
EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Beasley VP/Ops Kevin Rich Exits

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley VP/Ops Kevin Rich Exits
Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
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Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City
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Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City

PROGRAMMING

Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone

• The NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and Cox Media Group announced that Hot Talk WHPT (102.5 The Bone)/Tampa Bay will

Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

September 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic
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Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic

PROS IN MOTION

A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

• A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music), announced that Ian Harrison has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective

Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic
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Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic
Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City
‘Tanch’ Is Back In Albany!
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‘Tanch’ Is Back In Albany!

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tanch’ Is Back In Albany!

FREE AGENT

Beasley VP/Ops Kevin Rich Exits
EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Beasley VP/Ops Kevin Rich Exits

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley VP/Ops Kevin Rich Exits

• RAMP has learned that Kevin Rich has exited as Beasley VP of Operations after 3 1/2 years. Rich joined

Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
Boomer Ready For What’s Next
AC COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Boomer Ready For What’s Next

September 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Boomer Ready For What’s Next
Toni Marie On The Move
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Toni Marie On The Move

September 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Toni Marie On The Move

JOBS

Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

• Connoisseur Media has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity now open in its Portland, OR, cluster! One of the most legendary Triple

Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC
Toni Marie On The Move
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Toni Marie On The Move

September 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Toni Marie On The Move
Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
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Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

BREAKING NEWS

Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

September 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which, sadly, is in the process of winding down operations due to the

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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

• iHeartMedia Spanish Pop WUMR (Rumba 106.1)/Philadelphia, “#1 Para Reggaeton y Variedad En Philly,” announces the addition of Jholimar “DJ

Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
Skyview Executive Action
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Skyview Executive Action

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Executive Action
NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action
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NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

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Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone

• The NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and Cox Media Group announced that Hot Talk WHPT (102.5 The Bone)/Tampa Bay will

A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
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Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

LABEL LOVE

A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
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And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
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Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami
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Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami
Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
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Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R
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Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

PROGRAMMING

Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone
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Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vow Renewal For The Bolts & The Bone
Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
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Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
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Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

September 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
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Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic
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Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic
Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City
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Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City

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