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Xu Named Chair/CEO, UMG Greater China

September 5, 2023 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), announced the appointment of Timothy Xu as

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Simone Inks Extension At 710 WOR/NY

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 kevincarter 710 WOR

• iHeartMedia News-Talk 710 WOR/New York announced that midday talent Mark Simone, the longest-running talk show host in New York

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MIW & NABLF Name Engineering Mentee

September 5, 2023September 4, 2023 kevincarter MIW, NABLF

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) and the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), are delighted

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Virgin Music Expands Into Nigeria

September 4, 2023 kevincarter Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group has opened an office in Lagos, Nigeria and hired respected music executive Olukorede “Kay” Ikazoboh as

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Bendixen Joins Corus In Dual Talk Role

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 kevincarter Corus

• Veteran Canadian News-Talk programmer Mike Bendixen has been appointed National Director of Talk Radio for Corus Entertainment and Director

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Youngblood Joins MCA Nashville

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 kevincarter MCA Nashville

• MCA Nashville has hired promo veteran Megan Youngblood as its Director of Promotion covering the west coast, effective immediately.

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Paragon Elevates Conrad, Adds Logan

August 31, 2023 kevincarter Paragon

• Paragon has promoted Michelle Conrad to Marketing Director, overseeing Paragon’s marketing and communication efforts. Conrad, who also led Paragon’s

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Executive Action: Hope Media Group

August 30, 2023 kevincarter Hope Media Group

• Hope Media Group has named Mike McCall as Chief of Donor Engagement. McCall brings with him over three decades

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Candy On The Loose

August 30, 2023 kevincarter Sierra H Broadcasting

• John Candelaria exited as Program Director of Sierra H Broadcasting Classic Hip Hop KZCE (101.1 The Bounce) and Rhythmic

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Reddy Upped To VP/Streaming, UMG Nashville

August 30, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville announces the promotion of Vipin Reddy to VP of Streaming. Reddy, who has been part of the