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Rock & Roll HOF Announces ’24 Nominees

February 10, 2024February 12, 2024 kevincarter Rock Hall Of Fame

• The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced the following Nominees for 2024 Induction: Mary J. Blige, Mariah

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AWARDS CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES 

Golden Mic Gala Adds Execs

February 8, 2024 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America announced the presenting speakers at this year’s Golden Mic Award gala and fundraiser, happening

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES TELEVISION 

Rogala To Run TEGNA Columbus

February 8, 2024 kevincarter Tegna, WBNS-FM

• TEGNA Inc. in Columbus, OH welcomes Rick Rogala as President & General Manager of CBS affiliate WBNS-TV. Rogala will

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Bell Media Selling 45 Radio Stations

February 8, 2024February 10, 2024 kevincarter Bell Media

• BCE, Inc., the parent company of Bell Media, announced widespread layoffs and the sale of 45 of Bell Media’s

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New Mountain Closes On BMI Acquisition

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 kevincarter BMI, New Mountain Capital

• New Mountain Capital, a leading growth-oriented investment firm with over $45 billion in assets under management, announced today that

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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Condolences: Martin Kirkup

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 kevincarter Direct Management

• Martin Kirkup, co-founder of Direct Management Group, died Sunday, Feb. 4 at the age of 75. Together with his

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS Mobile App Now Ready

February 7, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2024

• The official mobile app for this month’s Country Radio Seminar 2024 is now available for download on iPhone and

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DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

WMG To Lay Off 10% Of Staff

February 7, 2024February 8, 2024 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group announced that it will lay off 10% of its staff, or roughly 600 people, in the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

CMG Names March Chair/CEO, & Parsa Co-Pres.

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 kevincarter Capitol Music Group

• Tom March has been appointed Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by Interscope

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Dave LaBrozzi Announces Retirement

February 6, 2024 kevincarter KDKA

• Veteran programmer Dave LaBrozzi, Brand Manager of Audacy News-Talk KDKA/Pittsburgh, used the vehicle of Facebook to formally announce his

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Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
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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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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
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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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Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

• After a successful five-decade radio career, Cumulus VP of Programming Operations Doug Hamand announced he will be retiring at

BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION Smooth Jazz 

BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions
Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

LABEL LOVE

Provident Executive Action
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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

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
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

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