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PROGRAMMING URBAN 

iHeart Hopefully DeVoe- ted

May 19, 2017May 30, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia has named Maurice DeVoe as the new PD of Urban KMJM (100.3 The Beat, STL’s Hip Hop and R&B)/St.

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Laurenti, Barsky, Tanner On The Loose

May 19, 2017May 30, 2017 kevincarter Cox, Cumulus, Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

• More iHeartMedia downsizing has been reported, as New England radio pro John Laurenti has exited his position as PD

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The Miley Broadcasting Company

May 19, 2017May 30, 2017 kevincarter iHeart

Global superstar Miley Cyrus brought “Malibu” to New York City this week in a terrifically inventive fashion, as she basically

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BRANDING/MARKETING NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

In Other News…

May 19, 2017May 30, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• As we mentioned earlier, tributes to Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell are pouring in from all over the industry. To

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Lew Dickey Buying Back In?

May 18, 2017May 27, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

It appears that former Cumulus President & CEO Lew Dickey is well on his way to returning to media ownership

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CONDOLENCES 

Condolences: Jason “Hawk” Borage

May 18, 2017May 27, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia

We are saddened to report that Jason “Hawk” Borage, Production Director and afternoon drive talent on iHeartMedia Classic Rock WQBZ

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT PROGRAMMING 

Moon On The Loose

May 16, 2017May 26, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

RAMP has learned that Travis Moon has exited his position as iHeartMedia Director of Country Operations for iHeartMedia Austin &

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FORMAT FLIPS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

‘When It’s News To Riverside…’

May 16, 2017May 26, 2017 kevincarter Coast to Coast AM, iHeart, iHeartMedia, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity

iHeartMedia debuted a new News-Talk outlet for California’s Inland Empire,  flipping KKDD-AM/Riverside, CA from La Preciosa to 1290 NewsTalk I.E. The

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EDUCATION SALES 

Radio Talent Institute Rolling In Knoxville

May 16, 2017May 26, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Entercom, iHeart, iHeartMedia

The inaugural Tennessee Association of Broadcasters (TAB) Radio Talent Institute is now underway at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Over

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EXECUTIVE ACTION 

Hudson, McNair Presidential Announcements

May 12, 2017May 21, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia has made several executive-level moves in Louisiana — Michael Hudson has been upped from Market President for iHeartMedia’s six-station

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BREAKING NEWS

McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
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McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

• MCA, a division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Miranda McDonald and Jimmy Rector to Senior Vice President, Promotion

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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
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Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

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Remembering DJ Mike D
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Remembering DJ Mike D

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering DJ Mike D

• Michael Raymond Naoki Adachi, better known as “DJ Mike D,” one of the industry’s most prolific remixers, passed away

Power Surge In Music City
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Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City
AWMF Announces 2026 Board
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AWMF Announces 2026 Board

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AWMF Announces 2026 Board

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Power Surge In Music City
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Power Surge In Music City

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McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
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McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report
Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune
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Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune
Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards

March 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
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Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

PROGRAMMING

AWMF Announces 2026 Board
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AWMF Announces 2026 Board

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AWMF Announces 2026 Board
Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC
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Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bubble Pops Up In Columbia, SC
Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba
iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League
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iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League
Condolences: Geoff Rich
CONDOLENCES FREE AGENT NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Condolences: Geoff Rich

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Geoff Rich
Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

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