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Month: April 2025

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Shea Joins ‘Slacker Show’ On Alice 105.9/Denver

April 25, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KALC

• Major market veteran Erica Shea is joining The Slacker Show on Audacy’s KALC (Alice 105.9)/Denver. Starting Monday, Ms. Shea

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

New MCA Consolidates, Realigns, Reduces

April 25, 2025April 27, 2025 kevincarter MCA

• This week, Universal Music Group Nashville rebranded as Music Corporation of America (MCA). Apparently that was Step 1 —

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL 

iHeart Hires Hillman As EVP/Chief Legal Officer

April 24, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia, Inc. welcomes David Hillman as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. In his new role, Hillman

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Audacy Names Jenny Nelson As CMO

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has named Jenny Nelson as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Nelson will oversee all of Audacy’s marketing

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1

April 24, 2025 kevincarter KRBE, NASH Icon

• Cumulus Houston has flipped KRBE-HD2 to Nash Icon 104.1, now playing the most iconic Country music from the ’80s,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Wilson Takes The Dawn Patrol At KEYN

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KEYN

• Audacy Classic Hits 103.7 KEYN/Wichita, KS announces Dave Wilson as its new morning host, starting Monday, April 28. Wilson

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Meet Your 2025 Giants Of Broadcasting!

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 kevincarter LABF

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will recognize an incredible lineup of trailblazing industry leaders for lifetime achievements

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UMGN Rebrands As Music Corporation of America

April 24, 2025April 25, 2025 kevincarter MCA, Music Corporation Of America, UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has undergone an “evolution,” rebranding as Music Corporation of America (MCA), under the leadership of

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Virgin Elevates Thompson-Waitt To SVP

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 kevincarter Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group announced the promotion of Hannah Thompson-Waitt to Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy. In her new

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Cumulus Moving From Nasdaq To OTC

April 23, 2025April 24, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, NASDAQ

• With the specter of delisting from Nasdaq hovering in the air, yesterday we received this statement from Cumulus: “Cumulus

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New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins
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New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins

• Connoisseur Media announced two strategic leadership transitions within its organization following the proposed acquisition of Alpha Media’s radio stations.

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Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
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Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

• iHeartMedia and The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrate The Breakfast Club podcast surpassing one billion downloads, joining a very

Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on “Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
United Stations + yaman.AI
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United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations + yaman.AI

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Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York
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Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York

• iHeartMedia’s 710 WOR/New York is adding FOX News Radio’s FOX Across America with Jimmy Failla to its weeknight programming

Deneroff’s Record Of Excellence Continues
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Deneroff’s Record Of Excellence Continues

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deneroff’s Record Of Excellence Continues
New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins
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New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins

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New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela
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New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela
Femia Elevated To COO At MCA
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Femia Elevated To COO At MCA

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Femia Elevated To COO At MCA
Big Machine Races Past Two Decades
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Big Machine Races Past Two Decades

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Races Past Two Decades
Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
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Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES STREAMING TOP 40 

2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced
Big Loud Welcomes ‘LT’ As SVP/Radio Promo
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Big Loud Welcomes ‘LT’ As SVP/Radio Promo

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Welcomes ‘LT’ As SVP/Radio Promo

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Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York
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Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York
New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins
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New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins
Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows
Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose
Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered

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