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EVP Upgrade For Sony Music’s Fowler

July 29, 2022 kevincarter Sony Music Entertainment

• Sony Music Entertainment (SME) has promoted Jacob Fowler to Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer. In this role,

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Black River Welcomes Nixon & Berger

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Publishing announces two new additions to the team: Abbie Nixon joins as Creative Coordinator, and Preston Berger as

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Silverman Booked From PHL To LAX

July 29, 2022August 1, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KNX, KYW

• Alex Silverman has been named as Director of News and Programming for Audacy’s KNX (News 97.1 FM)/Los Angeles, effective

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

Executive Action At NPR

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced the hire of Megan Pratz as its new Political Editor, with a start date of Aug. 22.

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Muhammad Named Pres./CEO, USC Radio Group

July 28, 2022July 29, 2022 kevincarter KDFC, KUSC, USC

• The University of Southern California’s USC Radio Group, billed as “the No. 1 Classical music radio station network in

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WFAN Remains A Yankees Fan

July 27, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WFAN

• Audacy Sports-Talk WFAN 101.9/660/New York has inked a multi-year extension to its flagship broadcast and digital partnership with the

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Patty Steele: Your 2022 MIW Airblazer

July 27, 2022July 26, 2022 kevincarter MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership

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Burgess Upped To Pres., iHeart Portland

July 26, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Marshal Burgess has been elevated from SVP of Sales to Market President of iHeartMedia’s Portland, OR group. He succeeds Pete

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Execs On Board With SAFE Act

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 kevincarter NAB, US Senate

• Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) on Tuesday introduced “The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Advertising Act,” which would prevent

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Ippolito Named Pres, iHeart San Diego/Riverside

July 26, 2022July 28, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has named Noreen Ippolito as Market President for the company’s San Diego and Riverside stations, effective July 31.

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

• The FCC on Thursday announced that iHeartMedia, Inc. has agreed to enter into a consent decree with the agency.

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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

• The FCC on Thursday announced that iHeartMedia, Inc. has agreed to enter into a consent decree with the agency.

Connoisseur Appoints Hirsh As VP Of HR
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Connoisseur Appoints Hirsh As VP Of HR

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Appoints Hirsh As VP Of HR
Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

LABEL LOVE

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

PROGRAMMING

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

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