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‘We Asked Them to Apply, Thankfully They Did’

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 kevincarter Chuck Knight

Guest Editorial submitted by Chuck Knight We asked them to apply. Now we have a responsibility to them. As hiring

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CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

Justice Dept. Coming For Live Nation

May 23, 2024May 24, 2024 kevincarter Live Nation, Ticketmaster

• Fourteen years after the government approved Live Nation’s merger with Ticketmaster, the Justice Department on Thursday filed an antitrust

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

BruteHawke Acquires HardDrive Radio

May 22, 2024 kevincarter Gemini XIII, HardDrive Radio, United Stations

• After nearly three decades of delivering epic, hard-rockin’ nightly, weekly, and online radio content, HardDrive Radio now forges a

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Alpha Media Shrinkage Continues

May 22, 2024May 23, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media

• RAMP has learned that Alpha Media has implemented some significant downsizing in more of the company’s smaller markets —

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE REUNIONS 

Music Industry Reunion Tonight!

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 kevincarter Music Industry Reunion

• Just a gentle reminder that tonight, May 22, music industry pros from across the country will gather for the

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AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Carol Burnett Honored At Gracie Awards

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 kevincarter AWM, Gracie Awards

• The 49th Annual Gracie Awards, hosted by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), was a captivating celebration

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Executive Action: iHeartMedia Philadelphia

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 kevincarter WDAS-FM, WUSL

• iHeartMedia has promoted Marie Tolson-Overton to Sales Manager for Urban AC WDAS-FM and Urban WUSL (Power 99)/Philadelphia, effective immediately.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: MNRK Music Group

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 kevincarter MNRK Music Group

• Veteran recording artist, producer, promoter, and music executive Ian “J.Y.” Williams has been named Sr. Director of A&R at

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

From A Galaxy Close, Close By

May 20, 2024May 22, 2024 kevincarter Galaxy Label Group

• Nashville-based Galaxy Label Group has unveiled its killer Promotion team, led by (l-r): VP of Promotion Kerry Wolfe, and

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Encouraging Radio’s Next Generation

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 kevincarter WSDP

• Given all of the “radio is dying” rhetoric being carelessly tossed around by alarmists looking for clicks, it’s encouraging

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

• It is with heavy hearts that Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announces the passing of legendary rock DJ Mike

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DIGITAL

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will hold its annual BFOA Giving Day on Thursday, June 25 (please mark

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
Provident Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious LABEL LOVE 

Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action

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Provident Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious LABEL LOVE 

Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

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