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Cumulus Media

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Ermanni Awarded Afternoons On WJR-AM/Detroit

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJR

• Cumulus News-Talk WJR AM 760/Detroit has inked veteran Motor City media personality Ryan Ermanni as its new afternoon host,

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Dave Randall Ready To Unplug

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KBBY, KRUZ

• After an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, beloved Southern California radio personality Dave Randall announced his impending

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Carter Drives Buffalo Home On 97 Rock

June 23, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WGRF

• Cumulus Classic Rock WGRF (97 Rock)/Buffalo, NY welcomes Megan Carter as its new afternoon drive personality, weekdays from 3-7pm.

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Naylor Nails Down PM Drive, WLS-FM/Chicago

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-FM

• Cumulus Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM/Chicago welcomes Tyler Naylor as its new afternoon drive personality, driving you home weekdays from

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Jesse James Booked From SLC To Nashville

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKDF

• Stand by for the formal announcement, but the complex personnel shuffle inside the two Cumulus Country stations in Nashville

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Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WXFX

• Cumulus has been busy this week in Montgomery, AL, launching the market’s newest Classic Hip Hop and R&B station,

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Schaflander Upped To VP/MM, Cumulus ATL

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 kevincarter 99X, Cumulus Media, WKHX, WWWQ

• Cumulus Atlanta promotes from within and elevates Justin Schaflander from VP of Sales to VP/Market Manager of the four-station

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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025May 30, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KMJ, KRZR

• Longtime Fresno radio pro E. Curtis Johnson, current afternoon co-host on Cumulus News-Talk KMJ-AM/FM, announced his impending retirement, effective

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Cumulus Moving From Nasdaq To OTC

April 23, 2025April 24, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, NASDAQ

• With the specter of delisting from Nasdaq hovering in the air, yesterday we received this statement from Cumulus: “Cumulus

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Oxnard-Ventura Feelin’ Groovy

April 22, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KVYB

• Another Cumulus station has changed course after Westwood One’s recent dissolution of seven 24/7 formats — KVYB (106.3 The

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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer J Love has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s San Jose-San Francisco

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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.

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Paris-based Believe — has named Nicki Shamel as

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

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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer J Love has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s San Jose-San Francisco

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Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!
The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
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The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
Condolences: Chuck Mangione
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Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Chuck Mangione
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
A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
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A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America
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Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
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Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!
The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
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The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
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B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
Your Country Radio HOF Class Of ’25!
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Your Country Radio HOF Class Of ’25!

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Country Radio HOF Class Of ’25!

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