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Cat Collins Departs Townsquare

June 28, 2022June 29, 2022 kevincarter

• RAMP has confirmed that veteran programmer Cat Collins is leaving Townsquare Media after nearly seven years in the multi-pronged

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Babyface Signs With Capitol Records

June 28, 2022 kevincarter Babyface, Capitol Records

• Twelve-time GRAMMY® Award winner Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds has signed with Capitol Records. The legendary singer/songwriter/producer’s first project for the

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Beatport Hires Three New VPs

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 kevincarter Beatport

• The Beatport Group, the global leader in music for DJs, producers, and their fans, announced several new executive hires,

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Lawrence Upped To SVP/Sales, iHeart JAX

June 27, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has elevated Stacey Lawrence to Senior Vice President of Sales for the company’s Jacksonville, FL group. Lawrence brings

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Moore New Pres./CEO, Maine Assoc. Broadcasters

June 27, 2022June 28, 2022 kevincarter Maine Association Of Broadcasters

• The Maine Association of Broadcasters announced the hire of veteran programmer Tim Moore as its new President & CEO.

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Monumental Moves: Noblit & Karliak

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 kevincarter Monument Records

• Monument Records announces the acquisition of two new promo pros: Glenn Noblit joins as Director, Regional Promotion and Claire

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Don’t Bogart Those Cannabi$ Dollar$

June 26, 2022June 27, 2022 kevincarter

• Late last week the House Appropriations Committee advanced the FY 2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill which

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action: Gibson Brands

June 24, 2022June 26, 2022 kevincarter Gibson

• Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, is proud to announce the addition of Erica Krusen as Senior Director, Cultural

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Stills Partners With Iconic Artists

June 23, 2022June 26, 2022 kevincarter Iconic Artists Group, Stephen Stills

• Stephen Stills, GRAMMY® award-winning recording artist and two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has entered

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VP Upgrades For WMN’s Tedesco & Younger

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• Warner Music Nashville celebrates the achievements of Clark Mims Tedesco and Jamie Younger as both are elevated from Sr.

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BREAKING NEWS

Done Deal: Connoisseur Closes On Alpha Media
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Done Deal: Connoisseur Closes On Alpha Media

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Done Deal: Connoisseur Closes On Alpha Media

• Connoisseur Media announced the successful closing of its acquisition of Alpha Media, following FCC approval on August 13, 2025.

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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

• Beasley Media Group has entered an agreement with premier podcast hosting and monetization platform, ART19, an Amazon company. With

SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

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Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod

• Nice to see New England’s own Jerry McKenna back in action… and in his old stomping grounds of Cape

‘Big Ric’ Drives C-Bus Classic Rock Home
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

‘Big Ric’ Drives C-Bus Classic Rock Home

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Big Ric’ Drives C-Bus Classic Rock Home
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
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Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
No Higher Honor In Higher Education
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

PROGRAMMING

Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jerry McKenna Comes Home To Cape Cod
Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named PD Of Beasley’s WSOC/Charlotte
SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
Barton Named PM Anchor, NPR Newscasts
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Barton Named PM Anchor, NPR Newscasts

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Barton Named PM Anchor, NPR Newscasts
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

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