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CONVENTIONS

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Executive Action At OVG

September 26, 2023 kevincarter Oak View Group

• Oak View Group (OVG) announced the appointment of Kristina Heney as Executive Vice President, Marketing, Media & Conferences. In

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 kevincarter CRS 2024

• The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announced the opening of the application period to apply for the Lisa McKay Women

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James Brown To Be Honored By NAB

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 kevincarter NAB Show New York

• Hall of Fame CBS sportscaster James Brown will be the recipient of the NAB’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award (NAB

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MUSEXPO To Honor Jacqueline Saturn

August 21, 2023 kevincarter MUSEXPO, Virgin Music

• MUSEXPO 2024 returns to beautiful downtown Burbank, CA from March 17-20, 2024 for its annual global music business and

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CRB Reveals 2023-’24 Board Of Directors

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter CRB, CRS 2024

• The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) just completed the elections for the organization’s 2023-2024 Board of Directors, which is comprised

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Rich Eisen To Host Marconi Awards

August 7, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB Show New York

• Emmy-nominated broadcaster Rich Eisen will host the 2023 Marconi Radio Awards Dinner, presented by Xperi, on October 25 during

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2023 Marconi Finalists Announced

July 25, 2023July 26, 2023 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the finalists for the 2023 NAB Marconi Radio Awards. Winners will be

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End Of A Era: All Access Closing

July 17, 2023July 18, 2023 kevincarter All Access

• Feels like there’s been a death in the family… and in many ways, it is. Our industry sustained a

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Jock Study To Be Presented At MSBC

July 13, 2023 kevincarter Jacobs Media, MSBC

• Jacobs Media is pleased to present AQ5 — the company’s confidential questionnaire aimed at radio talent, and they would

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NAB Seeks New EVP/Managing Director

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 kevincarter NAB

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has launched a nationwide search for a new Executive Vice President and Managing

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BREAKING NEWS

Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

• HYBE AMERICA announced that Scott Borchetta is departing the company. HYBE will retain assets, the distribution deal, the publishing

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Audacy Stations Exude Excellence
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Audacy Stations Exude Excellence

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Stations Exude Excellence
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

LABEL LOVE

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
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WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

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