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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Remembering Norm Pattiz

December 5, 2022December 6, 2022 kevincarter PodcastOne, Westwood One

• We were saddened to learn that Radio Hall of Famer Norm Pattiz, the founder of Westwood One and the

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CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Lewis Running Cumulus Huntsville & Chattanooga

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has promoted John Lewis to Regional Vice President/Market Manager for the company’s stations in Huntsville, AL and

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rob Williams Leaves Townsquare Media

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• RAMP has confirmed that veteran industry executive Rob Williams has resigned his position as SVP, Local Media for Townsquare

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Executive Action: TuneCore

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 kevincarter Tunecore

• Leading independent digital music distributor TuneCore has promoted Melanie Seddon to Vice President of Brand Marketing. Seddon will now

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Names Marrapodi VP/News Programming

November 30, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• NPR is pleased to announce that after a comprehensive internal and external search, Eric Marrapodi has been named as

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL 

FTC Hits Google, iHeart For $9.4 Mil

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 kevincarter FTC, Google, iHeartMedia

• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general announced lawsuits against Google LLC and iHeartMedia, Inc. for airing

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Habtemariam Stepping Down At Motown

November 29, 2022November 30, 2022 kevincarter Motown Records, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and Ethiopia Habtemariam jointly announced that Habtemariam, the current Chairwoman & CEO of Motown Records,

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO REUNIONS 

Join The College Radio Society

November 29, 2022 kevincarter College Radio Society

• The College Radio Foundation is launching The College Radio Society, a national organization uniting college radio students, alumni, and

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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Roberts Upped To OM Of Audacy Sacto

November 29, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KRXQ, KSEG

• Audacy has elevated Aaron Roberts to Operations Manager of its Sacramento group, which includes KRXQ (98 Rock), KSEG (96.9

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Condolences: Charles Koppelman

November 26, 2022November 27, 2022 kevincarter Charles Koppelman, EMI, SBK

• Longtime music industry executive Charles Koppelman, who was most notably known as the “K” in SBK Records and former

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BREAKING NEWS

Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

• Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago announced the addition of market veteran Tim Virgin to do afternoon drive.

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MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns
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MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly announces the return of its highly successful Digital Sales Mentorship

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
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
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
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

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Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 TRIPLE A 

Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

• Connoisseur Media continues to move at breakneck speed as it settles into operating its recently acquired properties. Today’s action

Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

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Remembering Todd Snider
CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRIPLE A 

Remembering Todd Snider

November 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Todd Snider
Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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

PROGRAMMING

Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 TRIPLE A 

Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
AWARDS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive
Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations
KOST 103.5/LA All-In On Delilah
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

KOST 103.5/LA All-In On Delilah

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KOST 103.5/LA All-In On Delilah

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