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Cumulus Media

BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Westwood One Reboots Country Nights

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• UPDATED: Cumulus Media’s Westwood One announced the impending launch of a new five-hour nighttime Country music radio show —

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AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Dave Russell: Free Agent

November 24, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WARM

• Dave Russell was among the six talented pros recently released by Cumulus in Central PA. Russell has served as

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AC ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Nyren Upped To RVP, Adds Twin Cities To Chicago

November 21, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Congrats to Marv Nyren, who has served as VP/Market Manager of Cumulus Chicago since 2017, on his elevation to

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Goose Is On The Loose

November 19, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWWW

• And the Cumulus cuts continue… the latest casualty to surface is Aaron “Goose” Seller, PD/morning co-host at Country WWWW

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Lamont & Tonelli Exit KSAN/San Francisco

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KSAN, Lamont and Tonelli

• Well, that was short notice…. Lamont & Tonelli, longtime morning hosts on Cumulus Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 The Bone)/San

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Gilbert & Gersten Take On The Wolves

November 14, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWKX

• Last month Cumulus flipped WWKX (Hot 106)/Providence to Classic Rock as 106.3 The Wolf, a mirror image of sister

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Wanted: Classic Rock/Country PD, Tri-Cities

November 11, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus is actively in the hunt for an experienced Program Director to take the reins of Classic Rock 101.5

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Cumulus Raises Two Matching Wolves

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWKX

• We’ve been following this story since last week, and the final pieces have been moved into place — as

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

The Wolf Howls In Providence

November 3, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWKX

• Done deal — as RAMP first reported last week, after several days of stunting, Cumulus has indeed flipped former

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Leslie Whittle Elevated, Adds Atlanta To Houston

October 30, 2024October 31, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KRBE, WWWQ

• RAMP initially broke this news earlier this week, and now it’s official — Cumulus Media has elevated longtime KRBE/Houston

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BREAKING NEWS

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

• iHeartMedia has tapped 14-year company veteran Ben Marcotte as Program Director of Active Rock KIOZ (Rock 105.3 FM) and

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

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

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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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

• iHeartMedia’s WFLF-AM (NewsRadio WFLA)/Orlando welcomes The Ryan Gorman Show to morning drive, beginning Monday, Sept. 14. Hosted by Ryan

BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BFOA Awards Two Broadcasting Scholarships
Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

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LABEL LOVE

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
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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
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Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

PROGRAMMING

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
Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content
Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS STREAMING 

Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign
Cane & Sabrina Wake Up Long Island’s Wolf
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Cane & Sabrina Wake Up Long Island’s Wolf

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cane & Sabrina Wake Up Long Island’s Wolf
Jones Upped To Brand Mgr., WAMO/Pittsburgh
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING URBAN 

Jones Upped To Brand Mgr., WAMO/Pittsburgh

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Upped To Brand Mgr., WAMO/Pittsburgh

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