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Beasley Philly Enhances Digital Team

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMMR, WXTU

• Beasley Media Group is pleased to announce the following promotions to the Digital Team in the company’s Philadelphia radio

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Petlak Comes Home To The MIX/Chicago

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WTMX

• Nice to hear from Jimmy Steal, now firmly ensconced as VP of Brand and Content for Hubbard Radio Hot

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Entercom Launches RADIO.COM Sports Digital Net

August 7, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, Radio.com

• Entercom announced the creation of the RADIO.COM Sports Digital Network — an all-digital, daily, live, subscription-free sports network that

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Entercom Acquires Pineapple Street, Cadence13

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 kevincarter Cadence13, Entercom, Pineapple Street

Entercom was very busy today in the podcasting space today, as evidenced by the announcement that it has acquired Pineapple

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Tencent Looking To Buy 10% Of UMG

August 6, 2019August 7, 2019 kevincarter Tencent, UMG

• Chinese digital behemoth Tencent has entered negotiations with Vivendi to buy a 10% stake in Universal Music Group. As

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Apple Music Launches ALT CTRL

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 kevincarter Apple Music

• Apple Music just launched ALT CTRL, which is described as “a new global playlist spotlighting the best new music

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Biggane Move For UMG

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Last week’s rumor magically morphs into this week’s reality, as Universal Music Group (UMG) announced that Mike Biggane is indeed

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DJ Khaled In Apple’s House

July 24, 2019 kevincarter Apple Music, DJ Khaled

• Apple Music announced that world-renowned producer, platinum-selling recording artist, social media titan, modern-day music mogul (and Asahd‘s Dad), DJ

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Skyview Teams Up With Amplifi

July 24, 2019 kevincarter Amplifi Media, Skyview Networks

• Skyview Networks and Amplifi Media announced the creation of a strategic partnership designed to drive the development of custom

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Staudt: Master Of His Domain

July 19, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio, Jam Street Media

• RAMP has confirmed that Matty Staudt has resigned his position as iHeartRadio’s VP of Podcast Programming to open his own L.A.-based

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

• Kendrick Lamar leads the Grammy class of 2026, earning nine total nominations, including his involvement in three of the four

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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

• Leda Chang has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP, Global Brand & Audience for Warner Music

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
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Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

• Kendrick Lamar leads the Grammy class of 2026, earning nine total nominations, including his involvement in three of the four

Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
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Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
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‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
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Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

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Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
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Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
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‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
Time To Consult With Don Parker
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Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker
Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
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Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
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Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
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Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

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