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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026August 20, 2026 kevincarter ABC, Disney, FCC

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026July 13, 2026 kevincarter FCC, iHeartMedia

• The FCC on Thursday announced that iHeartMedia, Inc. has agreed to enter into a consent decree with the agency.

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter CBI, FCC, WMSC

• On June 23 RAMP first relayed the story of the FCC opening the first filing window in more than

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

CBI Fights For College Radio’s Rights

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 kevincarter CBI, FCC

• Guest Editorial by Anabella Poland, President of the College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) and General Manager of Montclair State University’s

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE TELEVISION 

NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 kevincarter FCC, NAB

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is criticizing Trump-aligned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for his demand for an early

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025October 2, 2025 kevincarter FCC

• The FCC has voted to advance the Commission’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of its broadcast ownership rules. The Commission seeks

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL POLITICS 

Trusty Confirmed As FCC Commissioner

June 17, 2025 kevincarter FCC

• The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Olivia Trusty to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications

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FCC Commissioner Simington Leaving

June 4, 2025June 5, 2025 kevincarter FCC

• Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Nathan A. Simington announced his impending departure, effective at the end of this week. Simington,

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CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL STREAMING 

FCC Payola Inquiry Targets iHeartCountry Fest

February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 kevincarter FCC, iHeartCountry Festival

• UPDATED: Brendan Carr, President Trump’s recently appointed FCC Chairman, is apparently on a mission to root out what he

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS 

FCC Chair Rosenworcel Exiting In January

November 21, 2024November 22, 2024 kevincarter FCC

• Not exactly shocking news… FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that she intends to depart the FCC on January 20,

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BREAKING NEWS

Backtrax USA Winding Down
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Backtrax USA Winding Down

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Backtrax USA Winding Down

• After more than three decades in syndication, RAMP has learned that Radio Hall Of Famer Kid Kelly will cease

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SiriusXM Names New CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM Names New CEO

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM Names New CEO

• SiriusXM has named Anjali Sud as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The appointment follows Jennifer

Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE TRANSACTIONS 

MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
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WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

October 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

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Backtrax USA Winding Down
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Backtrax USA Winding Down

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Backtrax USA Winding Down

• After more than three decades in syndication, RAMP has learned that Radio Hall Of Famer Kid Kelly will cease

Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
SiriusXM Names New CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM Names New CEO

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM Names New CEO

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Grammy Nominations Next Monday
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Grammy Nominations Next Monday

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Grammy Nominations Next Monday
Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak

PROGRAMMING

Backtrax USA Winding Down
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Backtrax USA Winding Down

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Backtrax USA Winding Down
Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
CHRISTMAS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

November 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down

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