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Live! From New York… It’s Ryan Seacrest!

May 2, 2017May 9, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

Any thoughts of a “slow news week” were dashed early yesterday morning when America’s Host™ Ryan Seacrest was introduced as

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BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Elvis Extended At iHeartMedia

April 28, 2017May 8, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia yesterday announced an exclusive long-term agreement with Elvis Duran that renews their relationship for another five years. Under the

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Taylor Tapped As Pres./CEO of Cox Enterprises

April 27, 2017May 8, 2017 kevincarter Cox, Cox Media Group

Alexander C. Taylor has been tapped as the next President & Chief Executive Officer of Cox Enterprises, effective Jan. 1,

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iHeartMedia Jet Flying Into Turbulence?

April 24, 2017May 3, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia, Inc.

MarketWatch created some serious viral buzz on Saturday when it posted a story provocatively titled, “iHeartRadio Parent Warns It May

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Wyatt Named SVPP Of iHeart Baltimore

April 21, 2017April 27, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

A programming realignment with iHeartMedia’s DC and Baltimore groups culminates with the announcement that Jeff Wyatt has been named Senior

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BREAKING NEWS 

Prince Estate Sues To Block EP Release

April 20, 2017April 26, 2017 kevincarter

• Well, that didn’t take long… less than 24 hours after it was announced that Prince’s former producer/engineer George Ian

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BREAKING NEWS LABEL LOVE 

New Prince Music Drops Friday!

April 19, 2017April 25, 2017 kevincarter

Prince fans around the world were buzzing last night after word got out that a new EP called Deliverance, which

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BREAKING NEWS LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

UMG/Prince Deal Unraveling?

April 17, 2017April 25, 2017 kevincarter

When Universal Music Group announced in February that it had completed a recorded-music deal with the estate of Prince Rogers

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Pfeffer Booked At Madison Square Garden

April 12, 2017April 23, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

After a successful 20-year run with iHeartMedia, most recently as SVP of Music and Entertainment Marketing, Darren Pfeffer is joining

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Lousada New CEO, Recorded Music, WMG

April 6, 2017April 15, 2017 kevincarter

Max Lousada, currently Chairman & CEO of Warner Music UK has been named CEO, Recorded Music for Warner Music Group

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BREAKING NEWS

Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Inspirational/Religious NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

• iHeartMedia Chicago welcomes industry vet Kashon Powell as Vice President of Programming. Effective August 18, she will take over

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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

• Respected music industry pros Dave Kelly and Bekah Digby have joined forces to create a strategic digital and streaming

Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

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Moneyball: What People Like About Listening to Radio in the Car
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Moneyball: What People Like About Listening to Radio in the Car

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: What People Like About Listening to Radio in the Car

• Last week we shared the first installment from NuVoodoo Ratings Prospects Study 26 showing that, while apps like Spotify

Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …

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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set
BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

PROGRAMMING

‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …
EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint
Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter
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Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter
Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin
Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Inspirational/Religious NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago
Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

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