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KROQ

ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 kevincarter KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles proudly announced its 34th annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, presented by Pepsi, happening December

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KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles will host an exclusive private concert with Grammy-winning duo Twenty One Pilots at The

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Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025August 24, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KROQ

• On Sept. 1, 2003, Nicole Alvarez walked into The World Famous KROQ on her very first day. “I remember

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Remembering “Jed The Fish”

April 14, 2025April 15, 2025 kevincarter KROQ

• Edwin Jed Fish Gould III, better known and loved as “Jed The Fish” during his three decades of service

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Kevin Ryder Comes Home To KROQ

April 2, 2025April 3, 2025 kevincarter Kevin and Bean, KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles welcomes Kevin Ryder back to the family. Ryder, who famously co-hosted the station’s legendary

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It’s Almost ‘Almost Acoustic Xmas’

November 7, 2024 kevincarter KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles will host its 33rd annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, presented by GAIN, on Saturday,

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Jack FM To Rebrand As ‘Blade FM’

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 kevincarter KCBS-FM, KROQ, Richard Blade

• Thursday, June 6 at 11am PT, legendary air personality Richard Blade will receive his well-deserved star on the iconic

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‘Miles The DJ’ Returns To LIVE 105

January 5, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KITS, KROQ

• The Bay Area is buzzing about the imminent return of market favorite “Miles The DJ” Anzaldo, who will take

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‘Tis The Season For Almost Acoustic Xmas

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 kevincarter KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles proudly announces the host KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmasreturns to the Kia Forum on Dec.

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Remembering Dusty Street

October 22, 2023October 23, 2023 kevincarter Dusty Street, KROQ

• We were saddened to learn that Ms. Dusty Street, one of the pioneers of rock radio as we know

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Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
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Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

• As we were uploading Wednesday’s issue of RAMP late Tuesday night, we received this email from Willobee Carlan, Program

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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

• Warner Music Group and Suno, the leader in AI music, announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will open new frontiers

Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
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Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
All Rise For Your Chief Judge
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All Rise For Your Chief Judge

November 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on All Rise For Your Chief Judge
Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
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Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
WMG Seeks Stability With AI
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WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI

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Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
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Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary

November 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary

• Stingray announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Stingray Radio, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Hot

Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
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Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska
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NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska

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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
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Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
WMG Seeks Stability With AI
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WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI
Remembering Todd Snider
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Remembering Todd Snider

November 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Todd Snider
Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
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Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

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Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
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Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary

November 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
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Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska
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NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG Spins Off Six In Nebraska
Urban One’s Mazer Retiring, Willner Elevated
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Urban One’s Mazer Retiring, Willner Elevated

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One’s Mazer Retiring, Willner Elevated
Can’t Keep Jordan Away From Key 103
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Can’t Keep Jordan Away From Key 103

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Can’t Keep Jordan Away From Key 103
Connoisseur Divests Two More Markets
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Connoisseur Divests Two More Markets

November 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Divests Two More Markets

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