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VP Stripes For Lakeside’s Turner

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 kevincarter Lakeside Entertainment

• Lakeside Entertainment Group has promoted Tracey Turner to Vice President, Marketing & Artist Development, where she will work across

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Cumulus Whips Out The ‘Poison Pill’

February 22, 2024February 23, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• In a move designed to avoid a possible hostile takeover, Cumulus Media Inc. announced that its Board of Directors

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VP Upgrade For Superadio’s Raphael George

February 21, 2024 kevincarter Superadio

• Superadio Networks (SRN) announced the promotion of Raphael George to Vice President of Affiliate Sales & Content, effective immediately.

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Audacy VP of News Bill Smee Exits

February 20, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Bill Smee has exited as Audacy VP of News. Smee joined Audacy in August 2020 bearing a resume that

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Court Approves Audacy Reorganization

February 20, 2024February 21, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy, Inc., announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved the Company’s

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Atlantic Elevates Bellarosa To General Counsel

February 20, 2024 kevincarter

• Respected music attorney Erica Bellarosa has been promoted to Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel for Atlantic Records.

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Three Rise at Riser House

February 20, 2024 kevincarter Riser House

• Riser House Entertainment announces the promotion of Jeff Davis to Vice President of Promotion, Roger Fregoso to National Director

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LABF Adds Three New Board Members

February 20, 2024February 19, 2024 kevincarter LABF

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) is pleased to announce Tony Coles, Dr. Caroline Frick, and Leo MacCourtney

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KDKA: The Next Generation

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KDKA

• Audacy News-Talk KDKA/Pittsburgh is proactively preparing radio’s next generation of talent by giving them some real-world on-air experience —

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Pro On The Loose: Val Garris

February 19, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• After more than two decades of service with Cumulus Media, Val Garris has exited his position as Corporate VP

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BREAKING NEWS

Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

• Bertelsmann keeps it in the family and has appointed Thomas Coesfeld as its new Chairman & CEO, effective Jan.

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Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
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Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

• Mercury Records has appointed Jackson Weingart as Vice President, Marketing & Digital Strategy, as announced by Mercury Records Chairman

Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
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Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

• Bertelsmann keeps it in the family and has appointed Thomas Coesfeld as its new Chairman & CEO, effective Jan.

Executive Action: South Dakota-Style
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Executive Action: South Dakota-Style

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Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
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Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
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Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades
Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

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Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar
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Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar
In Maine, Blueberry Picks You
MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

In Maine, Blueberry Picks You

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on In Maine, Blueberry Picks You
McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’
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McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’
KLAC/LA Adds Sliwa For Lakers’ Coverage
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KLAC/LA Adds Sliwa For Lakers’ Coverage

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KLAC/LA Adds Sliwa For Lakers’ Coverage
Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
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GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

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