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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025September 1, 2025 kevincarter Bell Media, CIMX

• After what felt like an eternal (five-year) absence, Bell Media has relaunched its beloved Windsor, Ontario-based Alternative station 89X,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

David Corey Returns To CHUM 104.5/Toronto

September 13, 2024September 16, 2024 kevincarter Bell Media, CHUM

• Bell Media’s CHUM 104.5/Toronto announced that David Corey is joining legendary air personality Marilyn Denis as the new co-host

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Bell Media Selling 45 Radio Stations

February 8, 2024February 10, 2024 kevincarter Bell Media

• BCE, Inc., the parent company of Bell Media, announced widespread layoffs and the sale of 45 of Bell Media’s

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Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

David Corey Returning To Bell Media

August 23, 2023August 24, 2023 kevincarter Bell Media

• RAMP has confirmed that David Corey is returning to Bell Media in Canada as Radio Programming Management Consultant, starting

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Rob Farina: Free Agent

January 19, 2021 kevincarter Bell Media, Orbyt Media

• Well, this is disappointing news, to say the least… RAMP has learned that veteran programmer Rob Farina has exited

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ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Three Format Flips In Windsor-Detroit

November 19, 2020November 20, 2020 kevincarter Bell Media, Entercom

• Bell Media had been teasing changes coming to 30-year Alternative outlet CIMX (89X) and Triple A CIDR (93.9 The

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ALTERNATIVE FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

The End Of 89X?

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 kevincarter Bell Media, CIDR, CIMX

• Bell Media is actively promoting what appear to be format flips coming Thursday at noon to 30-year-old Alternative outlet

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Now Re-Entering Edmonton: Brooke & Jeffrey

August 13, 2020 kevincarter Bell Media, Brooke and Jeffrey

• iHeartRadio Canada announced the launch of Brooke & Jeffrey on Bell Media Top 40 CFMG (104.9 Virgin Radio)/Edmonton, AB,

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BREAKING NEWS

New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY

• Following last month’s retirement of 36-year morning icons Paul Fuller and Al Matthews from iHeartMedia Mainstream Rock 94.1 WHJY/Providence,

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

• Connoisseur Media Shreveport, LA announced the promotion of Greg Hanson to Market Manager, and the appointment of Paul Cannell

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING STREAMING 

Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY
SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

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