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Erin Carman Extended At WLS-FM/Chicago

September 17, 2025 kevincarter WLS-FM

• RAMP has learned that Erin Carman has inked a swell new multi-year agreement to continue as midday talent on

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Naylor Nails Down PM Drive, WLS-FM/Chicago

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-FM

• Cumulus Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM/Chicago welcomes Tyler Naylor as its new afternoon drive personality, driving you home weekdays from

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Jaybeau Nails Down Nights In Chicago

February 24, 2025February 23, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-FM

• Radio Resources’ syndicated “Personality On Demand” service proudly announces the addition of veteran talent Jaybeau Jones to anchor the

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Taps Todd Cavanah As VP/Classic Hits

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-FM

• Cumulus Media has appointed Todd Cavanah as Vice President of Classic Hits for the company. Cavanah will provide content

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Cavanah Named PD of WLS-FM/Chicago

October 23, 2023October 24, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-FM

• Cumulus Media has appointed Todd Cavanah as the new Program Director of Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM/Chicago. It’s safe to

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CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Remembering Dick Biondi

July 2, 2023July 5, 2023 kevincarter WLS-AM, WLS-FM

• UPDATED with Art Vuolo tribute video — Legendary air personality Dick Biondi, whose remarkable 67-year career included memorable stints

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day At WLS-FM & WKQX/Chicago

May 14, 2021May 16, 2021 kevincarter WKQX, WLS-FM

• Cumulus Chicago just announced a new weekday on-air line-up for Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM and Alternative 101.1 WKQX —

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE SYNDICATION 

‘Kid Kelly Daily’ Lands At WLS-FM/Chicago

January 3, 2021January 4, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Kid Kelly, WLS-FM

• The syndicated Kid Kelly Daily show, hosted by Radio Hall Of Famer Kid Kelly, has been picked up by

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Linder Named Cumulus VP/Classic Rock

October 29, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-FM

• Cumulus Media has promoted Wade Linder to Vice President, Classic Rock. In his newly expanded role, Linder will serve

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Fogel Sticking Around At WLS-FM

October 10, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-FM

• While there was no formal press release issued, RAMP has independently confirmed that Chicago radio pro Dave Fogel has indeed been

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BREAKING NEWS

Meet Your ’26 NAB Marconi Radio Finalists
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Meet Your ’26 NAB Marconi Radio Finalists

July 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’26 NAB Marconi Radio Finalists

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) just revealed the finalists for the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards. The winners

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
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Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
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Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
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Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

• Sho-Bud, the iconic American pedal steel guitar company, is expanding into recorded music. To that end, the company has

Zimmer, Mid-West Family Combine Springfield
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Zimmer, Mid-West Family Combine Springfield

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Rambo Rolls Into Fredericksburg
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Rambo Rolls Into Fredericksburg

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Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
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Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
Remembering Sam Kaiser
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Remembering Sam Kaiser

July 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Sam Kaiser
Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
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Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Entertainment Adds Spellman & Halem
Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
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Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Mike Rittberg
Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
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Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

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Zimmer, Mid-West Family Combine Springfield
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Zimmer, Mid-West Family Combine Springfield

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zimmer, Mid-West Family Combine Springfield
Rambo Rolls Into Fredericksburg
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Rambo Rolls Into Fredericksburg

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rambo Rolls Into Fredericksburg
McGinty Inked For Afternoons At 107.3 ALT CLE
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McGinty Inked For Afternoons At 107.3 ALT CLE

July 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGinty Inked For Afternoons At 107.3 ALT CLE
Meet Your ’26 NAB Marconi Radio Finalists
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Meet Your ’26 NAB Marconi Radio Finalists

July 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’26 NAB Marconi Radio Finalists
Now Entering Greensboro: David & Meredith
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Now Entering Greensboro: David & Meredith

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Entering Greensboro: David & Meredith
‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay
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‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Ann Kelly Era’ Ending In Tampa Bay

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