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More Industry Layoffs Looming

November 6, 2024November 7, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus, Townsquare, WJJK, WZPL

• UPDATING: Lost under the weight of this week’s sizeable iHeart departures, RAMP has learned that Cumulus is also making

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

WZPL/Indianapolis Braces For Crash

August 18, 2022 kevincarter WZPL

• Cumulus Top 40 WZPL/Indianapolis has locked down Ryan “Crash” Swiger as its new MD and afternoon drive jock, with

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FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

WZPL Seeks On-Air MD

May 12, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WZPL

• Now that Jimmy Steele is settled in as PD of Cumulus Top 40 WZPL (99.5 ZPL)/Indianapolis, he’s knocking stuff

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Jimmy Steele Named PD, WZPL/Indianapolis

March 23, 2022March 24, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WZPL

• Cumulus Media has tapped veteran programmer Jimmy Steele as Program Director of heritage Top 40 WZPL (99.5 ZPL)/Indianapolis, effective

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Boomer Upped To OM Of Cumulus Indy

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WFMS, WNDX, WNTR, WZPL

• Cumulus Media has elevated Christopher “Boomer” Layfield to Operations Manager of the company’s six-station Indianapolis group. Layfield had served

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Burton Named MD/Afternoons @ WZPL/Indy

June 21, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WZPL

• Cumulus Top 40 WZPL (99.5 zpl)/Indianapolis promotes from within and formally names Zach “Tommy” Burton as the station’s new

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FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Salisbury Springs Into Colorado

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KKMG, WZPL

• Now it can be told… last week we told you that Dylan Salisbury was preparing to leave his position as

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Wanted: MD To Drive Indy Home

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WZPL

• Cumulus Top 40 WZPL/Indianapolis is now in the market for an MD/afternoon drive personality to succeed Dylan Salisbury (pictured), who has

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The Inspiring Ms. Nikki Reed

October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WZPL

• We want to send our most sincere best wishes — and a massive dose of respect — to Nikki

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BREAKING NEWS

Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

• The National Association of Broadcasters celebrated the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards last night, annually honoring excellence and performance

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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

• Nice to hear from veteran programmer Will Calder, who proudly announces that, after a 15-year hiatus, he has relaunched

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
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Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

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Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announced the first round of talent for Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley, returning on Thursday, March

Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio
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Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio
Schellhas Named Market Pres., iHeart Cincinnati
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Schellhas Named Market Pres., iHeart Cincinnati

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Schellhas Named Market Pres., iHeart Cincinnati

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Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
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Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
Remembering D’Angelo
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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

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Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio
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Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio
KKOB Taps Csanyi-Salcedo As News Director
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KKOB Taps Csanyi-Salcedo As News Director

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KKOB Taps Csanyi-Salcedo As News Director
David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

David & Meredith Now Turbocharged

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
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Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

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