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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia San Francisco has named Annalee Gould as Senior Vice President of Sales for the seven-brand group, effective Monday,

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Galvin Succeeds Weiss At Urban One Raleigh

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Urban One, WQOK

• Urban One, Inc.’s Audio Division announced that Gary Weiss, longtime General Manager of the company’s Raleigh group — Hip-Hop

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Nexstar Extends Chair/CEO Perry Sook

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 kevincarter Nexstar Media Group

• Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s Board of Directors have extended the employment agreement of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,

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‘Fred Show’ Extended Until 2030

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 kevincarter Fred Show, iHeartMedia, Premiere Networks

• iHeartMedia’s WKSC (103.5 Kiss FM)/Chicago announced the multi-year extension of The Fred Show, enjoyed live weekdays from 6-10am and

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Williams New Exec. Dir., Westwood One Sports 24/7

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 kevincarter Westwood One Sports

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has named Armen Williams as Executive Director of Westwood One Sports 24/7 Programming, effective Nov.

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Richmond — Seattle — Sacramento

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Bonneville

• Bonneville International promotes from within, naming Jim Richmond as the new SVP/Market Manager for the company’s four-station group in

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By Design Teams Up With BMG

October 27, 2025 kevincarter BMG, By Design

• By Design, a Nashville-based modern music company, announces its global partnership with BMG, following the company’s recent launch under

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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter QUU

• Quu Inc., which provides easy deployment of visual content for radio, announces the promotion of Joe Marshall to Vice

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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Play It Again Music

• Play It Again Music has expanded its team, adding Amy O’Connor as Director of Digital and Streaming and Molly

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NSAI Announces Changes To Board

October 26, 2025 kevincarter NSAI

• Last week, the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) began its multi-part Board election, elevating one and adding two new

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Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Caroline Ellis to Vice President, A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Ellis will report to Jackie

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years
Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

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