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SiriusXM

ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Gene "Bean" Baxter, SiriusXM

• A genteel tip of our tea cup to Gene “Bean” Baxter, former longtime co-host of the legendary Kevin &

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio 

Former SXM Exec Killed In Avalanche

February 19, 2026 kevincarter SiriusXM

• We were saddened to learn that former SiriusXM executive Kate Vitt, 43, is among the eight people who tragically

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FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025December 19, 2025 kevincarter Howard Stern, SiriusXM

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SXM Taps Coughlin As New CFO

November 18, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Sirius XM Holdings Inc. has appointed Zac Coughlin as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective Jan. 1. Coughlin will

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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

September 8, 2025September 9, 2025 kevincarter Howard Stern, SiriusXM

• After keeping America in suspense for an extra week in making his highly anticipated announcement, Howard Stern proved that

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Howard Stern Set To Speak, Sept. 2

August 13, 2025August 17, 2025 kevincarter Howard Stern, SiriusXM

• Several weeks ago, a large segment of the entertainment media — excluding RAMP — bit down hard on an

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows

June 4, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• SiriusXM has signed a multi-year agreement with veteran media personality and New York Times bestselling author Stephen A. Smith

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DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM Undergoes Further Shrinkage

March 10, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• AdWeek reports SiriusXM made more staff cuts on Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. The actual

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL Satellite Radio 

SXM Taps Baer As EVP/General Counsel

February 18, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Sirius XM Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of Richard N. Baer as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary,

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Personnel Cuts Come To SiriusXM

January 27, 2025January 29, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Late Monday RAMP learned that SiriusXM had implemented an unknown number of employee cuts across several departments. The news

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT SALES 

iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring

• RAMP has learned that iHeartMedia is undergoing restructuring at the executive level, as several prominent company veterans have reportedly

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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

• Effective today, Baltimore Public Media launches a comprehensive update to WYPR‘s daily programming schedule, deepening local coverage and integrating

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
iHeart New England Handled With Care
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iHeart New England Handled With Care

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart New England Handled With Care
Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

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iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT SALES 

iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring

• RAMP has learned that iHeartMedia is undergoing restructuring at the executive level, as several prominent company veterans have reportedly

Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta
ADULT HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta
WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage

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Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
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Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
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Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
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Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
Executive Action: Heather Luke
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: Heather Luke

April 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Heather Luke
Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

PROGRAMMING

Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta
ADULT HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta
WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career
WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day
Homecoming Weekend At WRNR
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Homecoming Weekend At WRNR

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Homecoming Weekend At WRNR

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